St. James Public School District

500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081-0509
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. James Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#277 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
46%
44%
51%
27%
41%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
60%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
38%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,086 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,726
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,086
$18,585

Best St. James Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1273 10th Ave N
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Armstrong School
500 3rd Ave S
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
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 1,150 students.
What is the rank of St. James Public School District?
St. James Public School District is ranked #290 out of 520 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?
60% of St. James Public School District students are Hispanic, 38% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 $15,086 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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