For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,154 students in 55016, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 55016, MN are South Washington Alternative High School and Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 55016 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 55016, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 55016 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55016, MN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Park High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Access
Alternative School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Transition Program
Special Education School
7155 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
55016, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 55016, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 55016, MN include South Washington Alternative High School and Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in 55016?
4 public high schools are located in 55016.
What is the racial composition of students in 55016?
55016 public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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