For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,134 students in Waite Park, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% 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 Special Education Facilities, 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 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waite Park, MN (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: #33.
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
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
Waite Park, 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 schools in Waite Park, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Waite Park, MN include Special Education Facilities, Discovery Community Elementary School and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Waite Park?
4 public schools are located in Waite Park.
What percentage of students in Waite Park go to public school?
99% 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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