St. Charles Elementary

ST. CHARLES ELEMENTARY serves 482 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Saint Charles, Minnesota. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 14.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention in the classroom.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide at #507 out of 2027 Minnesota elementary schools. Students show strong achievement in core subjects, with 57% reaching proficiency or above in mathematics and 54% meeting proficiency standards in English language arts and reading across all grade levels. As a regular public elementary school, ST.

CHARLES ELEMENTARY serves families in a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $92,401 and homeownership is common with median home values around $237,900. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.3%, and about one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education. Located on Church Avenue in Winona County, the school sits at the heart of a small but thriving rural Minnesota community of approximately 5,300 residents, providing students with a close-knit educational environment surrounded by the natural beauty of southeastern Minnesota's countryside.

Located in a rural area, St. Charles Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.