Public schools in Saint Cloud, MN
23 open public schools with an address in Saint Cloud, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,778
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
7
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Saint Cloud public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN: 9 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,778 students, an average of 418 per school. The largest campus is Technical Senior High (1,561 students), and the largest elementary school is Oak Hill Community Elementary (878).
St. Cloud Public School District operates the most schools here (15), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.2:1, 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 7 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. 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 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% 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 Saint Cloud
St. Cloud Public School District
Public school district
15 schools in Saint Cloud · 27 total
STRIDE Academy
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Saint Cloud
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Saint Cloud
Success Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Saint Cloud · 4 total
Minnesota Department of Corrections
State operated agency
1 school in Saint Cloud · 9 total
Elementary schools in Saint Cloud
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary St. Cloud Public School District | 04–05 | 328 | 11.5:1 | |
| Madison Elementary St. Cloud Public School District | PK–05 | 704 | 13.6:1 | |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary St. Cloud Public School District | PK–05 | 878 | 14.8:1 | |
| Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ · Charter | KG–05 | 266 | 10.5:1 | |
| STRIDE Academy Elementary STRIDE Academy · Charter | KG–04 | 569 | 10.2:1 | |
| STRIDE Virtual Academy STRIDE Academy · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Success Academy St. Cloud Elem Success Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 140 | 17.5:1 | |
| Talahi Community Elementary St. Cloud Public School District | PK–03 | 701 | 11.7:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary St. Cloud Public School District | PK–05 | 531 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Cloud
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Junior High St. Cloud Public School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 720 | 16:1 | |
| South Junior High St. Cloud Public School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 831 | 15.9:1 | |
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ · Charter | 06–08 | 91 | 12.7:1 | |
| STRIDE Academy Middle STRIDE Academy · Charter | 05–08 | — | — | |
| Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle Success Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 46 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Saint Cloud
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Degrees / Youth Shelter St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Apollo Senior High St. Cloud Public School District | 09–12 | 1,264 | 16.7:1 | |
| MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud Minnesota Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 14 | — | |
| Newport Academy St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 17 | 10.2:1 | |
| Technical Senior High St. Cloud Public School District | 09–12 | 1,561 | 17.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Cloud
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Johnson Education Center St. Cloud Public School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 79 | 3.6:1 | |
| Roosevelt Education Center St. Cloud Public School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 3.4:1 | |
| St Cloud Hospital Progs-Residential St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 6 | — | |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-Res St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | PK–12 | 18 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.1%
- Hispanic10%
- Black49.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Saint Cloud schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,778 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Cloud
How many public schools are in Saint Cloud, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Saint Cloud: 9 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 8,778 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Cloud?
Schools with an address in Saint Cloud belong to 5 education agencies, led by St. Cloud Public School District (15 schools), STRIDE Academy (3 schools), Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (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 Saint Cloud?
Technical Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Cloud, with 1,561 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Cloud?
Yes. 7 of the 23 public schools in Saint Cloud are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, St. Cloud Math & Science Middle, STRIDE Academy Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saint Cloud schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Cloud public schools is 14.2:1, 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 Saint Cloud 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