For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 830 students in 56387, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 56387 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56387, MN 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56387, MN Public Elementary Schools (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 | 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
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56387, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56387, MN include Discovery Community Elementary School and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56387?
3 public elementary schools are located in 56387.
What is the racial composition of students in 56387?
56387 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).