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Top 5 Best Stearns County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,354 students in Stearns County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN are Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School and Success Academy Saint Cloud. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stearns County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Stearns County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Stearns County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Grades: K-7
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
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Stearns County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albany Area Schools Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 1st St Sw
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Albany Middle Level Alc Programs (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
933 State Rd.
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Central Minnesota Jt. Powers Dist. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Central Minnesota Virtual Academy (Closed 2024)
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
534 5th Ave North
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Mn Alc Holdingford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Central Mn Alc Kimball High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Hwy 55 W
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Central Mn Alc Sartell Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Cold Spring (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
534 5th Avenue N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Holdingford (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 250
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Kimball (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 368
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Sartell (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
212 3rd Avenue N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Correctional Facility-sauk Centre (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box C
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Great River Education Center (Closed 2012)
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2004)
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
O.k House High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Paynesville Middle School (Closed 2023)
795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverwoods School - Residential (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
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
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2004)
3015 3rd St. N.
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
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
St. Cloud Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sartell Ec Service Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 251-1284
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Sauk Centre Junior High School (Closed 2012)
933 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Grades: 7-9
| 267 students
Star Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Stride Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1025 18th St N
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
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
West Central Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN include Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School and Success Academy Saint Cloud.
How many public charter schools are located in Stearns County?
5 public charter schools are located in Stearns County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stearns County?
Stearns County public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Stearns County are often viewed compared to one another?

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