For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,044 students in Sartell, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 271 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sartell, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sartell, MN are Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Riverview Intermediate School and Pine Meadow Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sartell, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sartell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sartell, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 27th St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 258-3693
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 258-3693
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 Third Avenue North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
Gr: 3-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Pine Meadow Primary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1029 5th St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-8303
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-8303
Gr: 1-2 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Sartell Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
748 7th Street North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Sartell Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Pine Cone Rd
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sartell
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec
Special Education School
517 2nd St. South
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Sartell, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Mn Alc Sartell Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Gr: 9-12
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Sartell (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
212 3rd Avenue N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell Ec Service Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 251-1284
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 251-1284
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sartell, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Sartell, MN include Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, Riverview Intermediate School and Pine Meadow Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Sartell?
7 public schools are located in Sartell.
What percentage of students in Sartell go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sartell are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sartell?
Sartell public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sartell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sartell include: Oak Ridge Early Learning Center vs. Pine Meadow Primary School, Pine Meadow Primary School vs. Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
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