For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in St. James Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. James Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. James Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
61%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2002–2013. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
37%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,400 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,526
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,400
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St. James Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
500 3rd Ave S
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District is ranked #290 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Public School District?
61% of St. James Public School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. James Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,400 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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