St. Francis Area Schools School District
School District · Saint Francis, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating St. Francis Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Francis Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
St. Francis High
Saint Francis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Cedar · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Francis Elementary
Saint Francis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#321 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,644
$1,964 vs Minnesota median
District size
4,236 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
St. Francis Area Schools ranks #321 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. St. Francis Area Schools's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. Francis High (6.4/10), Cedar Creek Elementary School (6.4/10), and St. Francis Elementary (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Francis Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Francis High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cedar Creek Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Francis Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Saints Online High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | East Bethel Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Saints Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | St. Francis Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Francis Area Schools
St. Francis Area Schools is a Saint Francis, Minnesota school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,236 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,644 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, St. Francis Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. Francis High, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, St. Francis Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Francis Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Francis Area Schools with test data.
Schools in St. Francis Area Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Francis
- Total Enrollment
- 4,236
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
St. Francis Area Schools has 13 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Francis Area Schools?
The average composite rating for St. Francis Area Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Francis Area Schools?
St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,644 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Francis Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Francis Area Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Francis Area Schools?
St. Francis High is the highest-rated school in St. Francis Area Schools with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in St. Francis Area Schools?
Across schools in St. Francis Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Francis Area Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
St. Francis Area Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 13 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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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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