For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,107 students in Waite Park, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Waite Park, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waite Park, MN are Discovery Community Elementary School and St. Cloud Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waite Park, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waite Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waite Park, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Community Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8656
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8656
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waite Park, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waite Park, MN include Discovery Community Elementary School and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Waite Park?
5 public schools are located in Waite Park.
What percentage of students in Waite Park go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Waite Park are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waite Park?
Waite Park public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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