St. Cloud Public School District
School District · Waite Park, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
22
8 elem, 2 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,543
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
22
8 elem, 2 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,543
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#279 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,825
+$2,217 vs Minnesota median
District size
9,543 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
St. Cloud Public School District ranks #279 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. St. Cloud Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madison Elementary (7.5/10), Westwood Elementary (7.3/10), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among St. Cloud Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Cloud Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Westwood Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Hill Community Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery Community Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Clearview Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Talahi Community Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Kennedy Community School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Apollo Senior High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | South Junior High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | St. Cloud Area Learning Center | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Cloud Public School District
St. Cloud Public School District is a Waite Park, Minnesota school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 9,543 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $16,825 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, St. Cloud Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Madison Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, St. Cloud Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Cloud Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Cloud Public School District with test data.
Schools in St. Cloud Public School District
22 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Waite Park
- Total Enrollment
- 9,543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 742
- District spending per student
- $16,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District has 22 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Cloud Public School District?
The average composite rating for St. Cloud Public School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in St. Cloud Public School District?
St. Cloud Public School District's district-level spending was $16,825 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Cloud Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Cloud Public School District is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Cloud Public School District?
Madison Elementary is the highest-rated school in St. Cloud Public School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in St. Cloud Public School District?
Across schools in St. Cloud Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Cloud Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
St. Cloud Public School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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