For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,107 students in Saint James, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Saint James, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN are St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint James, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Armstrong School
Magnet School
500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Saint James, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 10th Avenue N.
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MN include St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Saint James?
4 public schools are located in Saint James.
What percentage of students in Saint James go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Saint James are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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