| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sartell-St. Stephen School District | Saint Stephen | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4,098 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Albany Public School District | Albany | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1,788 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Holdingford Public School District | Holdingford | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,082 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rocori Public School District | Cold Spring | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,387 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Melrose Public School District | Freeport | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,277 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Kimball Public School District | Kimball | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 784 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Paynesville Public School District | Paynesville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 894 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sauk Centre Public School District | Sauk Centre | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,139 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public School District | Belgrade | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 645 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| St. Cloud Public School District | Clearwater | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 9,286 | 26 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Stearns County compares
Together they enroll 23,380 students across 57 schools. The largest is St. Cloud Public School District with 9,286 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County has 10 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stearns County is Sartell-St. Stephen School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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