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Best Saint Cloud Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,182 students in Saint Cloud, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN are Westwood Elementary School, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Roosevelt Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Cloud, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Cloud have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Cloud, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
South Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
North Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 29th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Talahi Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
336 5th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-6660
Gr: 4-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8020
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-6895
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy St. Cloud - Middle School
Charter School
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 640-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN include Westwood Elementary School, Oak Hill Community Elementary School and Roosevelt Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Cloud?
18 public elementary schools are located in Saint Cloud.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Cloud are often viewed compared to one another?

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