For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 780 students in 56187, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in 56187, MN is Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56187 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56187, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56187, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 36 students
56187, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 56187, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56187, MN include Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56187?
2 public preschools are located in 56187.
What is the racial composition of students in 56187?
56187 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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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