For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 students in Saint James, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Saint James, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN are St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint James, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Saint James, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN include St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Saint James?
4 public schools are located in Saint James.
What percentage of students in Saint James go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Saint James are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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