Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56560

The 56560 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Moorhead Area Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 302 out of 463 in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.

Probstfield Elementary is the top performer, ranking 247 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. S.G. Reinertsen Elementary also stands out, ranking 418 out of 881 and earning a 3-star rating, with particularly strong math proficiency rates. Among the high schools, Moorhead High School is the top performer, ranking 186 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 3-star rating, with a graduation rate higher than the district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, both in terms of test scores and other metrics like graduation and dropout rates. The two alternative schools, Moorhead Alternative Learning Center and West Central Academy, struggle with particularly low test scores, high dropout rates, and low graduation rates. This suggests that the Moorhead Area Public Schools district may need to address equity and resource allocation issues to ensure more consistent outcomes across all schools.