2022 Best high schools in Stearns County

• Collegeville, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  133 reviews

Parent: St John's Prep has been a beautiful welcoming community for my son. I have witnessed so many examples of how the teachers, staff, and students work together to encourage each other, build togetherness, and support curiosity. My son has had opportunities to try new things and experience the world around him in ways he would otherwise not have. He has grown much stronger in his learning, social-emotional skills, and physical fitness in just one academic year at Prep. We are eager for our other children to attend this incredible school!... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 283

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  172 reviews

Senior: I really love the environment of the Sartell High School. I feel very fortunate to attend a school that encourages all of us to do our best. The teachers are very encouraging and genuinely want us to all succeed. I also really love all my classmates, everybody created a safe welcoming environment that made every day a day that I wanted to happily attend school. Sartell also offers many classes that cover a wide variety of topics. I have been fortunate to find my future career with the help of these interesting classes. I have taken classes anywhere from forensics, to a CNA course, to Health Career Explorations. If it wasn't for these classes, I would be lost on what to do in the future.... Read 172 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,372

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Saint Cloud, MN•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  92 reviews

Junior: Cathedral High school Is an amazing school. The teachers genuinely care if you succeed and help you along the way. They know the information that they are Teaching and will elaborate your knowledge even further if you so ask. The students at this school are Kind and Friendly. You can know nobody here and you can they will welcome you and feel like you are friends with everyone. There are plenty of spaces around here to study on your own and plenty of options for you to get a tutor, or talk to a counselor about your studies/grades. The Studious environment here is good for those who want to succeed. And I firmly believe that it is an amazing high school... Read 92 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 661

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albany Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  44 reviews

Alum: Even though it's a small school in a small town, the tight-knit community is unlike anything you could find anywhere else. There is so much support for all of the school activities and I have never seen a school with so much participation from the students. We are known for being good sports and leaving everything on the field/court/stage/etc. The teachers are devoted to helping their students achieve their academic goals by going above and beyond. I would highly recommend my high school to anyone.... Read 44 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  149 reviews

Junior: I am a junior right now and i love it at my school. i’m in three different sports, which are successful. At our school we have lots of sports and after school activities that you can do! I enjoy my classmates, with all different interests and backgrounds. i feel that the teachers here love their jobs and students. college class are offered here, which is always nice to get ahead! Our lunches are okay, sometimes you will get “Italian dunkers”. they consist of a hotdog bun with melted cheese and a side of meat to dip it in. Other lunches include french fries, chicken strips, and cheese dip. this is one of my favorites! One negative about our High School is there is no air conditioning. At the Beginning and end of the year is does get hot and humid in the classrooms. Another negative about my school is it’s parking lot. A student can spend as long as 15-20 Minutes after school waiting to get out of the parking lot, but if you speedy you can get out right away!... Read 149 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 850

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa HS has a great vibe to it. It's a little slower than we've been used to with the academic pace, but everyone seems to spend more time in creating a family atmosphere as opposed to a cut-throat academic place. The whole town rallies around activities, moreso than average, I'd say.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 312

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  133 reviews

Alum: I personally had a great experience at Tech High School! I loved most of my teachers, received a stellar education, and enjoyed my experiences with sports teams and clubs. While there is occasionally some violence, I usually feel extremely safe and comfortable being there. I loved the large public school feel and the appreciate the diversity a lot! I feel prepared for college and my future thanks to Tech!... Read 133 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,541

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Sauk Centre Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  28 reviews

Niche User: Sauk Centre Secondary School had a lot to teach. It was also fun to go there, the school is very hands on. Another thing Sauk Centre Secondary taught me was teamwork. I was on their swim team for 6 years and it was incredible at how much teamwork was put into the swim team. I went to Sauk Centre Secondary School since I was in preschool and I think Sauk Centre has taught me well. It has taught me everything I needed to know for college. One thing I would say that Sauk Centre Secondary School needs to change is the courses. It needs to have more diverse courses, to help better prepare students for classes they may need or want to take in college for their future careers. Yes, they have a lot of courses, they just might want to expanse it to more.... Read 28 reviews

• grade B

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Melrose Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.21 out of 5  29 reviews

Senior: Melrose Area High School/ Melrose Secondary School provides many activities and courses for everyone in our diverse high school. Melrose provides many courses to provide college credits during one's high school career. The diverse range of classes broaden every student's views and help provide many options to help every student's future. The local staff in this district provide help and advice to students in need.... Read 29 reviews

• grade B

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Paynesville Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  29 reviews

Junior: One of the things that I truly like about Paynesville is the teachers. They’re helpful, welcome questions, and overall provide a very comfortable atmosphere. The new block schedule is nice, and students do get a range of privileges such as off-campus lunch for juniors and seniors as well as being able to sign out early from school if you’re enrolled in any online or PSEO classes. If you want change, you’re able to visit with the counselor to change your courses around. There are many things I think Paynesville could alter, but overall the school is solid and a fairly good environment compared to others in the area.... Read 29 reviews

• grade B

• Students 298

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Holdingford Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  34 reviews

Alum: From the athletics, to the education to the fine arts programs, Holdingford High School was an extremely positive experience for me. Because the school is so small, you get to work very one on one with teachers, which gives us the opportunity to become close and feel comfortable with the faculty members, so if you have any issues, you always know you have someone to help you out and feel safe. This, however, is a very close and tight-knit community which also allows for many events between the school and those who live in the town to host events together, and is also a great resource when a certain student or family truly needs something.... Read 34 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 511

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Kimball Public School District, MN•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.36 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: Overall, Kimball high school has a great education system. The teachers and staff are very friendly. They need more diversity and culture. The school lunches are average, but the cooks try their hardest with what they are given to work with. due to the newish regulations.... Read 44 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 432

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.39 out of 5  185 reviews

Senior: Now that my graduation is 3 weeks away, I can say these were the best 4 years of my life and also the most educational 4 years of my life. Educational I mean I learned so much about myself and life in general. This school has a lot of variety when it comes to courses, which helped me explore my interests. I learned that I really enjoyed nursing, from taking human anatomy to psychology and also a health careers course where we learn and interact with healthcare professionals. I really love that this school has a diversity I would never feel left out.... Read 185 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,327

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Ogilvie Public School District, MN•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  13 reviews

Alum: I attended Ogilvie Public Schools from preschool to senior year. Even though this was a small school there was an array of extracurricular activities to be involved in. Due to our lack of size our football team went from 12 man to 9 man football and we have been exceeding in this conference. PSEO is available for high achieving students making it easier to transition into college. Overall, I enjoyed my time attending Ogilvie Public Schools and made many close relationships with other students and the faculty.... Read 13 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 233

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 64

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  15 reviews

Junior: Throughout my 3 years of high school so far, I've done what 3 years ago me would have been surprised by. I've met people of all cultures and I personally have had twists and turns, but I would have to say school has been great. There are things that I would change if I could go back, but that's why I have younger brothers to do it right. Schools these days though need to make a student more ready for what's after high school more as once you graduate, a bunch of things get piled on a student going into college. Schools need to add classes to help students pay their taxes and maybe a class that stimulates one's future so they can learn for their own real life future.... Read 15 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 41

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Saint Cloud, MN•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Junior: Overall, the school forms a good education for students K-10th Grade. It has a good Catholic atmosphere and the teachers are very good at localizing education to suit your child's need, all while keeping you informed of the process as a parent. The need for greater activities regarding sports is one to consider if that is a priority for your child, as well as college readiness. In the grades 11th-12th, when college applications and testing become more apparent, the teachers' priorities may lie elsewhere, and your child may have to work harder than perhaps necessary to ensure their readiness for college. The thing I like most about ICA has to be the high school atmosphere. All the students are considerate and nice, going out of their way to ensure welcomeness and if you make friends with them, they're often friends for a lifetime. If I had to choose one fatal flaw of this school, it would have to be their lack of resources.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 30

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 26

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Waite Park, MN•

• Private School•

• K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 25

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Sauk Rapids, MN•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 23

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: ROCORI High School was a great school, and school district, to grow up in. Teachers make themselves available to each student if they miss a day, are struggling, or just behind in class. The student body has a great atmosphere and is very much positive towards one another. Administration is usually very open to talking about issues of sensitivity and are very understanding and welcoming. I think ROCORI schools are great environments for children to flourish in.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 23

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Saint Cloud, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Conservative Christian education in a supportive and loving environment. Kids can be kids and learn without distractions. Truth is not flexible, and this academy and church place hope where it can be found. We have loved everything about this school, they partner with parents for the child’s best interest. Biblical, not worldly. Individualized approach and invested in souls!... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 18

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1