DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER

DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EXCELSIOR, MN with about 86 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER**, located in Excelsior, Minnesota, is a specialized facility operating under the **Minnetonka Public Schools** (District 276). Rather than serving as a traditional K-12 school, the center functions as a hub for the district’s early childhood programming and community education initiatives. It is primarily recognized as the home of the Minnetonka Preschool, which provides a structured and nurturing environment designed to foster early academic and social development for children in the surrounding community.

In addition to its preschool offerings, the facility serves as a vital resource for lifelong learning and family support within the Minnetonka district. By housing early childhood family education (ECFE) programs, the center acts as a gathering place for families to engage in parent-child activities, educational workshops, and community-building events. Its location near the Deephaven neighborhood makes it a convenient and centralized site for early intervention services, developmental screenings, and preparatory programs that help children transition successfully into the district's elementary school system.

For more information, contact DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER at (952) 401-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.