Orono Discovery Center serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono Discovery Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orono Discovery Center's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orono Discovery Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
White
93%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orono Discovery Center?
28 students attend Orono Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Orono Discovery Center students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Discovery Center?
Orono Discovery Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Discovery Center offer ?
Orono Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Discovery Center part of?
Orono Discovery Center is part of Orono Public School District.
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