Best Schools in St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud, MN has 51 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 27 elementary) serving 25,806 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in St. Cloud meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Cloud, MN
The top high schools in St. Cloud, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sartell Senior High
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Sartell-st. Stephen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students
2. Albany Area High School
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Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
3. Rocori Senior High
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
4. Foley Senior High
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Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
5. Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High
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Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students
6. Technical Senior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students
7. Apollo Senior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
8. Becker Alternative Learning Program
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Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
9. Mn Correctional Facility-st. Cloud
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Minnesota Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Cloud, MN
The top middle schools in St. Cloud, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sartell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sartell-st. Stephen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Albany Area Middle School
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Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
3. Foley Intermediate Elementary
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Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Becker Middle
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Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
5. Rocori Middle
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
6. Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
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Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
7. South Junior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
8. North Junior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
9. St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
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Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 44 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Cloud, MN
The top elementary schools in St. Cloud, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 569 Students
2. Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
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Prince Of Peace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 211 Students
3. Riverview Intermediate School
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Sartell-st. Stephen School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 938 Students
4. Avon Elementary
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Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
5. Rockville Elementary
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
6. Becker Intermediate Elementary
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Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 666 Students
7. Clearview Elementary
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
8. Mississippi Heights Elementary
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Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students
9. Kennedy Community School
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 9 • 626 Students
10. Westwood Elementary
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Cloud, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Cloud, MN has a total population of 71,707 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Cloud, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Cloud, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Cloud, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Cloud, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Cloud, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Cloud, MN
How many schools are in St. Cloud, MN?
St. Cloud, MN has 51 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 25,806 students in total.
How do schools in St. Cloud perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in St. Cloud score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in St. Cloud meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Cloud?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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