The average student:teacher ratio in Minnesota public schools is approximately 15:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
1060 Sterling St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8411
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8411
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Epsilon
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Mounds View Adult Education
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 12
2574 County Rd 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8-12
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Primary Dcd - Snw
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-K
9375 Fenning Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
School #519
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
1145 Shenandoah Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Special Education Nonpublic
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
917 New Chance
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Central Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
110 Fulton Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Rochester Alc Recovery Program
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Saints Online Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Special Ed-non Public
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #30 - 6330. - 63.
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Minnesota average public schools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public schools in Minnesota include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Beaver Lake Voluntary Pre-k and Bemidji Middle Alp.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Minnesota?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Minnesota is 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, with a value of 1:1.
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