For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,186 students in 56301, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 555 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 56301, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56301, MN are Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Technical Senior High School and South Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56301 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56301, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56301, MN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #22.
Technical Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 33rd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #33.
South Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 15th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6895
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy
Charter School
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
56301, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
O.k House High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Riverwoods School - Residential (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Riverwoods School Non-residential (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
St. Cloud Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56301, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56301, MN include Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Technical Senior High School and South Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56301?
7 public schools are located in 56301.
What percentage of students in 56301 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 56301 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56301?
56301 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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