For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,538 students in 56301, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56301, MN are Oak Hill Community Elementary School, South Junior High School and Stride Academy K-8 Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56301 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56301, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56301, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
South Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56301, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56301, MN include Oak Hill Community Elementary School, South Junior High School and Stride Academy K-8 Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56301?
5 public elementary schools are located in 56301.
What is the racial composition of students in 56301?
56301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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