For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 72 students in 56201, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in 56201, MN is Dream Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 56201 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 56201, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 56201, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
56201, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 56201, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 56201, MN include Dream Technical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 56201?
1 public charter schools are located in 56201.
What is the racial composition of students in 56201?
56201 public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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