Top Rankings
St. Croix River Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 66 students in St. Croix River Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Croix River Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
66 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Croix River Education School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $160,727 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $188,879 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$160,727
$17,742
Spending / Student
$188,879
$18,463
Best St. Croix River Education School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Vision
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Academy
Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Croix River Education School District?
St. Croix River Education School District manages 4 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the rank of St. Croix River Education School District?
St. Croix River Education School District is ranked #139 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix River Education School District?
83% of St. Croix River Education School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Croix River Education School District?
St. Croix River Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Croix River Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $188,879 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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