For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 817 students in 56387, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in 56387, MN is 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 26% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56387, MN Public Preschools (2026-27)
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: 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
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
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 preschools in 56387, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 56387, MN include 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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