Public schools in Crystal, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Crystal, 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
1,836
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Crystal public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Crystal, MN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,836 students, an average of 306 per school. The largest campus is Beacon Academy (524 students).
Robbinsdale 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 13.5:1, similar to 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 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 58% 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 Crystal
Elementary schools in Crystal
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy Beacon Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 524 | 17.3:1 | |
| Forest Elementary Robbinsdale Public School District | PK–05 | 464 | 15:1 | |
| Neill Elementary Robbinsdale Public School District | PK–05 | 359 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Crystal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The FAIR School - Crystal Robbinsdale Public School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 439 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in Crystal
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Academics Robbinsdale Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 1 | 0.2:1 | |
| Robbinsdale Transition Center Robbinsdale Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 49 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.1%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black34.2%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Crystal schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,836 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Crystal
How many public schools are in Crystal, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Crystal: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,836 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Crystal?
Schools with an address in Crystal belong to 2 education agencies, led by Robbinsdale Public School District (5 schools), Beacon Academy (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 Crystal?
Robbinsdale Transition Center reported the largest high-school enrollment in Crystal, with 49 students in 2024–25 (grades 12–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Crystal?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Crystal are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Beacon Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Crystal schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Crystal public schools is 13.5:1, similar to 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 Crystal 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