For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 279 students in 55057, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55057, MN are Prairie Creek Community School and Arcadia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55057 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55057, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55057, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
55057, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55057, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55057, MN include Prairie Creek Community School and Arcadia Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55057?
2 public charter schools are located in 55057.
What is the racial composition of students in 55057?
55057 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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