For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,134 students in 56387, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 56387, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56387, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 56387 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 56387, MN 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 56387, MN Public Schools (2025)
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 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
56387, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-12
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Gr: 6-12
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56387, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56387, MN include Discovery Community Elementary School and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 56387?
4 public schools are located in 56387.
What percentage of students in 56387 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 56387 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56387?
56387 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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