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Best Saint Cloud Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,038 students in Saint Cloud, MN (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,322 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Saint Cloud, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN are Westwood Elementary School, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Roosevelt Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Cloud, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint Cloud have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Cloud, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Technical Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
South Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Apollo Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
North Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 29th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Talahi Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
336 5th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-6660
Gr: 4-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-st. Cloud
Alternative School
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56302
(320) 240-3062
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-6895
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Stride Virtual Academy
Charter School
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle School
Charter School
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 640-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Cloud, MN include Westwood Elementary School, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Roosevelt Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Saint Cloud?
23 public schools are located in Saint Cloud.
What percentage of students in Saint Cloud go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Saint Cloud are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saint Cloud are often viewed compared to one another?

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