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St. Peter Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,105 students in St. Peter Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Peter Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
St. Peter Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
149 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
1,473 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
135
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,671 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 $16,364 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,671
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,364
$18,580
Best St. Peter Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-3260
Grades: 2-4
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
St. Peter High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Oshawa Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Grades: 4-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Hoffman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
St. Peter Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4210
Grades: 5-8
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Security Hospital Yaap
Alternative School
2100 Sheppard Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Bend High School Alc
Alternative School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Alc
Alternative School
2121 West Broadway Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4212
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
1405 S 7th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-2754
Grades: K-1
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter Public School District is ranked #129 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Peter Public School District?
70% of St. Peter Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Peter Public School District?
St. Peter Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Peter Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,364 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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