Best 56007 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,503 students in 56007, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Halverson Elementary School and Sibley 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 43% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56007, MN Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 56007, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Halverson Elementary School and Sibley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56007?
5 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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