For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,116 students in 56301, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 507 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 56301, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56301, MN are Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Technical Senior High School and South Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56301 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56301, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56301, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Technical Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
South Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
56301, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
O.k House High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Riverwoods School - Residential (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Riverwoods School Non-residential (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
St. Cloud Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56301, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56301, MN include Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Technical Senior High School and South Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56301?
8 public schools are located in 56301.
What percentage of students in 56301 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 56301 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56301?
56301 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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