Public schools in Cold Spring, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Cold Spring, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,152
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Cold Spring public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cold Spring, MN: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,152 students, an average of 359 per school. The largest campus is Rocori Senior High (824 students), and the largest elementary school is Cold Spring Elementary (656).
Rocori Public School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 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 Cold Spring
Elementary schools in Cold Spring
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Elementary Rocori Public School District | PK–05 | 656 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Cold Spring
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocori Middle Rocori Public School District | 06–08 | 563 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Cold Spring
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocori ALC Rocori Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 27 | — | |
| Rocori Online Learning Site Rocori Public School District · Virtual | 06–12 | 72 | 19.1:1 | |
| Rocori Senior High Rocori Public School District | 09–12 | 824 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cold Spring
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton School Benton-Stearns Education District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 10 | 5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic15%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cold Spring schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,152 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cold Spring
How many public schools are in Cold Spring, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cold Spring: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,152 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cold Spring?
Schools with an address in Cold Spring belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rocori Public School District (5 schools), Benton-Stearns Education District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cold Spring?
Rocori Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cold Spring, with 824 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cold Spring?
No school with an address in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cold Spring public schools is 15.3:1, 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 Cold Spring 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