For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 790 students in 56379, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in 56379, MN is Pleasantview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56379, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
30 Fourth Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids Ecfe
Alternative School
30 4th Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Grades: PK
| n/a students
56379, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn T.s. Sauk Rapids (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn. Alc - Sauk Rapids (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 56379, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56379, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56379?
3 public preschools are located in 56379.
What is the racial composition of students in 56379?
56379 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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