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Best 56201 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 40% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56201 Minnesota

56201, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Kandiyohi Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1112 Lake Ave Nw
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2010)
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Gr: 1-8
Willmar Voluntary Pre-k (Closed 2023)
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 101 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Gr: 5-12

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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