Top Rankings
St. Peter Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,105 students in St. Peter Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Peter Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Peter Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,364 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,671
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,364
$18,580
Best St. Peter Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Gr: 2-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Gr: K-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter Public School District is ranked #162 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Peter Public School District?
70% of St. Peter Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter 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. Peter Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,364 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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