Top 3 Best Waite Park Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 837 students in Waite Park, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waite Park, MN are St. Cloud Area Learning Center, Discovery Community Elementary School and Special Education Facilities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waite Park, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waite Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Waite Park, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Community Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 7th St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
1201 2nd Street S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waite Park, Minnesota

Waite Park, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
809 12th St N
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Grades: K-4
| 289 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waite Park, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waite Park, MN include St. Cloud Area Learning Center, Discovery Community Elementary School and Special Education Facilities.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waite Park, MN?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waite Park, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Waite Park, MN?
Waite Park, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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