St. Cloud Public School District

1201 2nd Street S
Waite Park, MN 56387-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

St. Cloud Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,286 students in St. Cloud Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Cloud Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
26 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
9,286 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
515 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

St. Cloud Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 61% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#388 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of St. Cloud Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Cloud Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Cloud Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Cloud Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of St. Cloud Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.58
# American Indian Students
54 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
253 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
865 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
3,822 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
41%
12%
# White Students
3,530 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
38%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
740 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
418
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
721
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
726
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
668
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
636
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
631
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
576
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
592
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
601
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
615
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
718
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
778
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
749
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
857
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,662 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,157 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$169 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of St. Cloud Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,662
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in St. Cloud Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,157
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in St. Cloud Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St. Cloud Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7310 State Highway 24
Clear Lake, MN 55319
(320) 370-6510
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Jade Rd
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #77.
Technical Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #88.
South Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1111.
Discovery Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 7th St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1212.
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1313.
North Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 29th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #1414.
Talahi Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Grades: PK-2
| 563 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
336 5th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-6660
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1616.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Foley
Alternative School
Magnet School
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Holdingford
Alternative School
Magnet School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Kimball
Alternative School
Magnet School
100 Hwy 55 W
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sartell
Alternative School
Magnet School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
Magnet School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Minnesota Virtual Academy
Magnet School
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
ec sp Educational at quarryview Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
800 7th St. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 253-5828
Grades: PK
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
Magnet School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
Magnet School
1406 6th Ave No
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-6895
Grades: K-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District manages 26 public schools serving 9,286 students.
What is the rank of St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District is ranked #397 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Cloud Public School District?
41% of St. Cloud Public School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Cloud Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,157 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 61% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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