Public schools in Saint Peter, MN
13 open public schools with an address in Saint Peter, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,148
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Saint Peter public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Saint Peter, MN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,148 students, an average of 165 per school. The largest campus is St. Peter High School (692 students), and the largest elementary school is North Elementary School (429).
St. Peter Public School District operates the most schools here (10), 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 7.6:1, lower 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Peter
Elementary schools in Saint Peter
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School St. Peter Public School District | 02–04 | 429 | 15.6:1 | |
| South Elementary School St. Peter Public School District | KG–01 | 269 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Peter
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter Middle School St. Peter Public School District | 05–08 | 617 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Saint Peter
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Learning Center St. Peter Public School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Mn Security Hospital Yaap St. Peter Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Rock Bend HS ALC St. Peter Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 14 | 9.7:1 | |
| St. Peter ALC St. Peter Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| St. Peter High School St. Peter Public School District | 09–12 | 692 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Peter
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River School Minnesota Valley Education District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 4.4:1 | |
| Minnesota Valley School Minnesota Valley Education District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 27 | 4.2:1 | |
| Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood Minnesota Valley Education District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Oshawa Learning Academy St. Peter Public School District · Alternative School | 04–12 | 25 | — | |
| St. Peter Ecse St. Peter Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 61 | 5.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Saint Peter schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,148 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Peter
How many public schools are in Saint Peter, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Saint Peter: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 2,148 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Peter?
Schools with an address in Saint Peter belong to 2 education agencies, led by St. Peter Public School District (10 schools), Minnesota Valley Education District (3 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 Peter?
St. Peter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Peter, with 692 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Peter?
No school with an address in Saint Peter 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 Peter schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Peter public schools is 7.6:1, lower 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 Peter 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