For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 260 students in 56073, MN.
Public preschools in zipcode 56073 have a diversity score of 0.30, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56073, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
56073, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 1-12
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 7-9 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 56073, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56073, MN include Washington Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 56073?
2 public preschools are located in 56073.
What is the racial composition of students in 56073?
56073 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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