Top 10 Best Saint Cloud Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,758 students in Saint Cloud, MN (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,349 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Saint Cloud, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN are Roosevelt Education Center, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Cloud, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Saint Cloud have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Cloud, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Rd 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Apollo Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #55.
Technical Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #66.
South Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
North Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 N 29th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Athlos Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stride K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1111.
Talahi Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Grades: PK-2
| 603 students
Rank: #1212.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
336 5th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-6660
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-8025
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-st. Cloud
Alternative School
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56302
(320) 240-3062
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6897
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave No
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy
Charter School
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
3015 3rd St. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
1025 18th Street North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN include Roosevelt Education Center, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Cloud, MN?
20 public schools are located in Saint Cloud, MN.
What percentage of students in Saint Cloud, MN go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Saint Cloud, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Cloud, MN?
Saint Cloud, MN public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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