Public schools in Circle Pines, MN
7 open public schools with an address in Circle Pines, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,074
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Circle Pines public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Circle Pines, MN: 2 elementary, 5 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,074 students, an average of 512 per school. The largest campus is Centennial High School (2,067 students), and the largest elementary school is Centennial Elementary (502).
Every listed school belongs to Centennial Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Circle Pines
Elementary schools in Circle Pines
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary Centennial Public School District | PK–05 | 502 | 15.1:1 | |
| Golden Lake Elementary Centennial Public School District | PK–05 | 394 | 14:1 |
High schools in Circle Pines
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Area Learning Center Centennial Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 79 | 20.2:1 | |
| Centennial High School Centennial Public School District | 09–12 | 2,067 | 22.3:1 | |
| Credit Recovery Centennial Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Journey Centennial Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 24 | 12.5:1 | |
| Project Search Centennial Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 8 | 8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black11%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Circle Pines schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,074 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Circle Pines
How many public schools are in Circle Pines, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Circle Pines: 2 elementary, 5 high. Together they reported 3,074 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Circle Pines?
All listed public schools with an address in Circle Pines belong to Centennial Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Circle Pines?
Centennial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Circle Pines, with 2,067 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Circle Pines?
No school with an address in Circle Pines is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Circle Pines schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Circle Pines public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Circle Pines guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities