Public schools in Saint Francis, MN
10 open public schools with an address in Saint Francis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,931
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Saint Francis public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Saint Francis, MN: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,931 students, an average of 326 per school. The largest campus is St. Francis High (1,139 students), and the largest elementary school is St. Francis Elementary (621).
Every listed school belongs to St. Francis Area Schools. 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 15:1, 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 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% 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 Francis
Elementary schools in Saint Francis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Elementary St. Francis Area Schools | PK–05 | 621 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Francis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Online Middle School St. Francis Area Schools · Virtual | 06–08 | 16 | 13.4:1 | |
| St. Francis Middle St. Francis Area Schools | 06–08 | 890 | 21.7:1 |
High schools in Saint Francis
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Academy St. Francis Area Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 144 | 15.6:1 | |
| Saints Guided Studies St. Francis Area Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Saints Online High School St. Francis Area Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 87 | 14.4:1 | |
| St. Francis High St. Francis Area Schools | 09–12 | 1,139 | 19.1:1 | |
| Transition 15 St. Francis Area Schools · Special Education School | 12–12 | 21 | 6.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Francis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Care and Treatment St. Francis Area Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — | |
| Restore Program St. Francis Area Schools · Special Education School | KG–12 | 13 | 5.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.4%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Saint Francis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,931 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Francis
How many public schools are in Saint Francis, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Saint Francis: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,931 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Francis?
All listed public schools with an address in Saint Francis belong to St. Francis Area Schools. 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 Saint Francis?
St. Francis High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Francis, with 1,139 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Francis?
No school with an address in Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Francis public schools is 15:1, 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 Saint Francis 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