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Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Minnesota

The average student-teacher ratio in Minnesota public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 3:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-6
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
1808 Civic Center Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Special Ed-non Public
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Success West
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Summit
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Swwc Elc - Marshall
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1510 Stadium Drive Suite 1
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Trek Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Vista Education Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1317 Rice Creek Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Rank: #8 - 248. - 24.
Win-elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
917 Case
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
A/o Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-1
1111 South Holcombe St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Reading: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 2-12
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-9
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6200
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Minnesota State Academy For Blind
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Rank: #25 - 4525. - 45.
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
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