Top 10 Best 55912 Minnesota Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,278 students in 55912, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 55912, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55912, MN are Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Southgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55912 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 55912, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55912, MN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 19th Ave Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Grades: 1-4
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Banfield Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 17th St Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Grades: 1-4
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #66.
I.j. Holton Intermediate School
Math: 19% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1525
Grades: 5-6
| 733 students
Rank: #77.
Neveln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1918 E Oakland Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Grades: 1-4
| 276 students
Rank: #88.
Ellis Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 819 students
Rank: #99.
Sumner Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Grades: 1-4
| 248 students
Rank: #1010.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Online Academy
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400
Grades: K
| 393 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55912 Minnesota

55912, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Horizon Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Smec Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 55912, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55912, MN include Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Southgate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55912, MN?
18 public schools are located in 55912, MN.
What percentage of students in 55912, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 55912, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55912, MN?
55912, MN public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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