2023 Best Elementary Schools in Stearns County

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Pine Meadow Elementary School

Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN,

1-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 614,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Oak Ridge Elementary School

Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 295,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Richmond Elementary School

Rocori Public School District, MN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 127,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Holdingford Elementary School

Holdingford Public School District, MN,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It was a wonderful school, with one of the highest academic rates in the area. There is great parent involvement due to the small size, and plenty of teacher-student relationships..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 554,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Eden Valley Elementary School

Eden Valley-Watkins School District, MN,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 395,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Albany Elementary School

Albany Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 486,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Avon Elementary School

Albany Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 331,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Rockville Elementary School

Rocori Public School District, MN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I “graduated” from here in 2015 and I must say I have some of the best memories from going to school here. The kids were very kind and never heard of much bullying at all. The playground is awesome....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 132,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Sauk Centre Elementary School

Sauk Centre Public School District, MN,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 347,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Stearns County.

Cold Spring Elementary School

Rocori Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 578,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Kimball Elementary School

Kimball Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Paynesville Elementary School

Paynesville Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 395,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District, MN,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The kids and parents enjoy the 4 day week.

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 329,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Melrose Elementary School

Melrose Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Westwood Elementary School

St. Cloud Public School District, MN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 387,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Oak Hill Community Elementary School

St. Cloud Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have two children at Oak Hill and are blown away by the incredible things happening at this school. They provide incredible opportunities for kids to shine..

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 823,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Stride Academy Charter Middle School

Public School,

SAINT CLOUD, MN,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 461,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

Kennedy Community School

St. Cloud Public School District, MN,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I had a good experience with Kennedy. It was built in 2008, so the building was very nice and modern. I had some amazing teachers, and they worked with every student to help them succeed in school.....

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Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 688,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Public School,

SAINT CLOUD, MN,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 644,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Madison Elementary School

St. Cloud Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says My father is a teacher so I'm picky about education and schools. My son is a special needs child and they are wonderful with him. I am impressed with their patience and them making sure he's getting....

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Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 673,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Discovery Community Elementary School

St. Cloud Public School District, MN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 551,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Saint Cloud Math & Science Academy

Public School,

ST. CLOUD, MN,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 226,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

Riverview Intermediate School

Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN,

3-5,

Students: 896,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

St. Joseph Catholic School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

ST. JOSEPH, MN,

PK, K-5,

Students: 449,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

St. Boniface School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

COLD SPRING, MN,

K-6,

Students: 272,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,