Public Schools, 763/972-3365
Independent School District 879 boasts a 106-acre public school campus with three buildings housing 1800+ students. Our students have exceeded state graduation standards and state test scores for many years. A high percentage of our graduates continue on to post-secondary education. To visit the website for the public schools, click here.
St Peter's School, 763/972-2528
St. Peter’s School stands for excellence. The staff works diligently to develop in students the skills and knowledge that are the basis of a strong Catholic education and academic program. St Peter's School offers enriching experiences and opportunities to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically in a caring environment, providing a foundation our students can stand upon for the rest their lives. For more information about St Peter's School, click here.
Mt Olive Lutheran School, 763/972-2442
Mt Olive Lutheran School offers a private-based, Lutheran education in Delano, with excellent educational services. Mt Olive Lutheran Church, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), operates Mt Olive Lutheran School, which has been offering a Christian education to children for more than 40 years. The staff of Mt Olive is dedicated to providing excellent educational services to children and their parents so that each child can take their place in society as the salt of the earth.
An experienced staff serves 3 to 4 year old children in preschool classes and older children through grade 8 in a loving, yet disciplined atmosphere. A teacher to student ratio of approximately 1 to 15 allows teachers to give each student the attention they so richly deserve and need.
In addition to instruction from the Bible, Mt Olive's high academic standards are passed on to students in each class, through access to technology and exposure to the arts. Students also have opportunities to participate in athletics, choir, forensics, and scholastic competitions throughout the school year. For more information on Mt. Olive Lutheran School, click here.
Community Education
The Community Education program in Delano is fully developed, continually expanding, and includes Early Childhood Family Education. Community Ed is committed to the spirit of lifelong learning. They provide a wide range of learning opportunities for the over 8000 residents they serve. Click here to visit the Delano Community Education website.
Great River Regional Library System
The Delano Public Library is a part of the Great River Regional Library System. Website: griver.org It is housed in the restored historical building which was at various times, the City Hall, the Fire Hall and a jail. The second story of the building is a large community meeting room with two washrooms and a full kitchen. The room was completely restored by the Delano Jaycees. For use of the Community Room please contact City Hall at 972-0550.
