For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 290 students in 56387, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 56387, MN are Special Education Facilities and St. Cloud Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56387 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56387, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56387, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 231 students
56387, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Minnesota Jt. Powers Dist. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56387, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56387, MN include Special Education Facilities and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 56387?
2 public middle schools are located in 56387.
What is the racial composition of students in 56387?
56387 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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