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Best Saint Peter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,148 students in Saint Peter, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Peter, MN are North Elementary School, Minnesota River School and Oshawa Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Peter, MN public schools 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). Schools in Saint Peter have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Peter, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Gr: 2-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #55.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Gr: K-1 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Peter, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Peter, MN include North Elementary School, Minnesota River School and Oshawa Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saint Peter?
13 public schools are located in Saint Peter.
What percentage of students in Saint Peter go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Peter?
Saint Peter public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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