For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 582 students in Saint Joseph, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Saint Joseph, MN is Kennedy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Joseph, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Jade Rd
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Gr: PK-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, MN include Kennedy Community School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What percentage of students in Saint Joseph go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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