Public schools in Sartell, MN
10 open public schools with an address in Sartell, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,064
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sartell public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Sartell, MN: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,064 students, an average of 452 per school. The largest campus is Sartell Senior High (1,269 students), and the largest elementary school is Riverview Intermediate School (914).
Sartell-St. Stephen School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sartell campus, 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 14.1:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% 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 Sartell
Elementary schools in Sartell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Benton-Stearns Education District · Special Education School | KG–06 | 8 | 3.5:1 | |
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center Sartell-St. Stephen School District | PK–KG | 288 | 10.7:1 | |
| Pine Meadow Primary School Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 01–02 | 489 | 15.1:1 | |
| Riverview Intermediate School Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 03–05 | 914 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sartell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sartell Middle Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 06–08 | 983 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Sartell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC - Sartell St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| Sartell Senior High Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 09–12 | 1,269 | 16.5:1 | |
| Sartell-St. Stephen 18-22 Program Sartell-St. Stephen School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sartell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-Stearns Ed District EC Benton-Stearns Education District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 99 | 13.2:1 | |
| Benton-Stearns Education - ASD Benton-Stearns Education District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 12 | 6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.9%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Sartell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,064 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sartell
How many public schools are in Sartell, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Sartell: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,064 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sartell?
Schools with an address in Sartell belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sartell-St. Stephen School District (6 schools), Benton-Stearns Education District (3 schools), St. Cloud Public School District (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 Sartell?
Sartell Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sartell, with 1,269 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sartell?
No school with an address in Sartell 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 Sartell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sartell public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Sartell 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