For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,434 students in 56201, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 259 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 56201, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56201, MN are Lake Park School, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Willmar Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56201 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 56201, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56201, MN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #44.
Willmar Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(507) 537-2258
Willmar, MN 56201
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1010.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kandiyohi Academy
Charter School
1112 Lake Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
(612) 501-0641
Willmar, MN 56201
(612) 501-0641
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
56201, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56201, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56201, MN include Lake Park School, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Willmar Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56201, MN?
15 public schools are located in 56201, MN.
What percentage of students in 56201, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 56201, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56201, MN?
56201, MN public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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