For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 903 students in 56387, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 56387, MN are Special Education Facilities and Discovery Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56387 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56387, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56387, MN Public Preschools (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.
Discovery Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6180
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ec Sp Educational At Quarryview Educational Center
Special Education School
800 7th St. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8261
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8261
Grades: PK
| 304 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 preschools in 56387, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56387, MN include Special Education Facilities and Discovery Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56387?
3 public preschools are located in 56387.
What is the racial composition of students in 56387?
56387 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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