For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 564 students in 56340, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in 56340, MN is Holdingford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 56340 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56340, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56340, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
56340, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Alc Holdingford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Holdingford (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 250
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 56340, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56340, MN include Holdingford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56340?
1 public preschools are located in 56340.
What is the racial composition of students in 56340?
56340 public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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