Best Schools in Stearns County, MN
Stearns County, MN has a total of 100 schools including 29 high schools, 12 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 33,155 students attend Stearns County, MN schools. On average, schools in Stearns County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Stearns County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Stearns County, MN
Stearns County, MN has 29 high schools with 10,895 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Stearns County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Stearns County meet expectations.
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. Sauk Centre Secondary
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
5. Eden Valley Secondary
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Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 458 Students
6. Annandale Senior High
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Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
7. Kimball Secondary
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Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 474 Students
8. Holdingford Secondary
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Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
9. Melrose Secondary
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Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
10. Apollo Senior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stearns County, MN
Stearns County, MN has 12 middle schools with 6,233 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Stearns County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Stearns County exceed expectations.
1. Sartell Middle
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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. Annandale Middle School
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Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
4. Rocori Middle
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
5. Melrose Middle
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Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
6. Sauk Centre Middle
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
7. Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
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Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
8. South Junior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
9. North Junior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
10. St. Cloud Math & Science Middle
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Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ • Charter • Grades 6 - 7 • 44 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stearns County, MN
Stearns County, MN has 50 elementary schools with 15,843 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Stearns County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Stearns County exceed expectations.
1. Holdingford Elementary
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Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 594 Students
2. Richmond Elementary
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
3. Riverview Intermediate School
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Sartell-st. Stephen School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 938 Students
4. Albany Elementary
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Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
5. Eden Valley Elementary
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Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
6. Annandale Elementary School
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Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
7. Kimball Elementary
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Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
8. Cold Spring Elementary
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Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
9. Avon Elementary
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Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
10. Paynesville Elementary
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Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stearns County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stearns County, MN has a total population of 158,292 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stearns County, 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 Stearns County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stearns County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stearns County, MN.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stearns County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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