For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 845 students in 56007, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN are Halverson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56007 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 56007, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56007, MN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
56007, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Gr: K-8
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: K-12
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN include Halverson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56007?
3 public preschools are located in 56007.
What is the racial composition of students in 56007?
56007 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% 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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