Top Rankings
Sartell-St. Stephen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,046 students in Sartell-St. Stephen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Sartell-St. Stephen School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,046 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Sartell-St. Stephen School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
109 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
130 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
3,440 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
244
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
235
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
333
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,518 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,518
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,597
$18,580
Best Sartell-St. Stephen School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 27th St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 258-3693
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 258-3693
Grades: PK-K
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 Third Avenue North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
Grades: 3-5
| 915 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Meadow Primary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1029 5th St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-8303
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-8303
Grades: 1-2
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Sartell Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
748 7th Street North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #55.
Sartell Senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Pine Cone Rd
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,046 students.
What is the rank of Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District is ranked #29 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
85% of Sartell-St. Stephen School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Sartell-St. Stephen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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