For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,991 students in 56201, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 56201, MN are Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56201 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56201, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56201, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 82 students
56201, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1112 Lake Ave Nw
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 56201, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56201, MN include Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56201?
4 public preschools are located in 56201.
What is the racial composition of students in 56201?
56201 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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