Public schools in Hastings, MN
15 open public schools with an address in Hastings, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,061
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Hastings public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Hastings, MN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,061 students, an average of 271 per school. The largest campus is Hastings High School (1,301 students), and the largest elementary school is Christa McAuliffe Elementary (470).
Hastings Public School District operates the most schools here (13), 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 15.5:1, 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 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 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 Hastings
Elementary schools in Hastings
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Hastings Public School District | KG–04 | 470 | 13.4:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary Hastings Public School District | KG–04 | 461 | 15.5:1 | |
| Pinecrest Elementary Hastings Public School District | KG–04 | 436 | 14.2:1 | |
| Special Services Hastings Public School District · Special Education School | KG–08 | 2 | — |
Middle schools in Hastings
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Middle School Hastings Public School District | 05–08 | 1,183 | 16.9:1 | |
| HOA Middle School Hastings Public School District | 05–08 | 0 | — |
High schools in Hastings
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 New Chance Intermediate School District 917 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 3 | — | |
| 917 Riverside School Intermediate School District 917 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 17 | 4.4:1 | |
| Allina Hastings PHP Hastings Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hastings Alternative Center Hastings Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 32 | 15.8:1 | |
| Hastings High School Hastings Public School District | 09–12 | 1,301 | 20.2:1 | |
| HOA High School Hastings Public School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 13 | — | |
| Staars Hastings Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 8 | 8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hastings
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Early Child Special Ed. Hastings Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 100 | 23.1:1 | |
| Tilden Community Preschool Hastings Public School District | PK–PK | 35 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Hastings schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,061 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hastings
How many public schools are in Hastings, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Hastings: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,061 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hastings?
Schools with an address in Hastings belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hastings Public School District (13 schools), Intermediate School District 917 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hastings?
Hastings High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hastings, with 1,301 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hastings?
No school with an address in Hastings 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 Hastings schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hastings public schools is 15.5:1, 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 Hastings 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