For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,671 students in 56303, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,188 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 56303, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56303, MN are Westwood Elementary School, Roosevelt Education Center and Apollo Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56303 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56303, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56303, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Apollo Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 44th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #77.
North Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 29th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Grades: K-7
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Progs-residential
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 650-6895
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
56303, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Street Cloud (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3015 3rd St. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
St. Cloud Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Cloud Extended Day Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Stride Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Targeted Services-stride Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1025 18th Street North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56303, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56303, MN include Westwood Elementary School, Roosevelt Education Center and Apollo Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56303?
11 public schools are located in 56303.
What percentage of students in 56303 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 56303 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56303?
56303 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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