2020 Best High Schools in Stearns CountyAbout this List

Saint John's Preparatory School

• Private School
• Collegeville, MN
• 5-12
• 73 reviews

Parent: Saint John's is a wonderful college preparatory school! The teachers are very knowledgeable and caring. They have access to college courses at Saint John's University. Dorm students come from all over the world. My son transferred in at 10th grade from a US public school and a couple of the teachers and the office staff, in particular, really went out of their way to help him navigate a very new environment. The school has many sports teams but they aren't very competitive, which has been frustrating for our son. The dorm can be a bit stifling over weekends. Dorm staff take kids places, including stores to get food for times when they can't get to the dining hall at the college. Saint John's is a terrific school that does a great job of preparing students for college and has a great group of teachers and staff.
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• A+

• 268 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sartell Senior High School

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN
• 9-12
• 150 reviews

Senior: I feel as though I am receiving one of the best educations that I can get! The teachers are amazing and students are expected to try their hardest. The school work is demanding, but rewarding. The counselors are also amazing and help students understand everything and the help with college related issues is great. I am beyond grateful for my years at Sartell.
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• A

• 1,191 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cathedral High School

• Private School
• Saint Cloud, MN
• 7-12
• 82 reviews

Senior: I have been at Cathedral since my 7th grade year and I am a senior about to graduate! Honestly, my experience at Cathedral has been incredible from making friends, joining sports, the student-teacher relationships I have formed, and the guidance I have received from the counselors. I honestly would recommend this school to anybody that wants to have a great education that will in fact help them transition into college and be prepared for the future. Cathedral has prepared me for my future in so many different aspects that I am so grateful for. I can't wait to continue my education at SCSU thanks to my teachers, counselors, and friends.
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• A

• 661 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rocori Senior High School

• Rocori Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 130 reviews

Senior: ROCORI High offers students an exceptional education, along with a plethora of opportunities, including both athletics and clubs. The teachers are well equipped to provide the students the skills they will need in order to succeed in life. It is the perfect size in my opinion; Each class has around two hundred students, which allows class sizes to be no more than 25. Overall, my experience at ROCORI has been wonderful and I am proud to be a Spartan!
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• B+

• 793 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Technical Senior High School

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 113 reviews

Junior: I like everything about this school. It has great resources and teachers. They are also different clubs and activities that you can enter. The teachers are always ready to help whenever you want. The food is good but sometimes it is not that good but they apologize by making great food the next day. The students in the school are also friendly. The Administration built a new building for the school which makes everything you do in the school better.
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• B+

• 1,493 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Melrose Secondary School

• Melrose Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 26 reviews

Senior: The school was very welcoming when I moved here and very helpful. Administration checked in regularly to see if I needed assistance. The academic courses offered here are phenomenal, and most importantly, school lunch is GOOD!
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• B+

• 551 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sauk Centre Secondary School

• Sauk Centre Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 25 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my high school years at SCHS, I am from a small town with a small graduating class of 83 students. Because we have such a low number everyone is either playing sports together, in the same classes, or neighbors. The students get to be like a family, and all of the parents become really good friends too! The administration is absolutely wonderful and really helps to make sure that clichés don't start to form, and the same amount of trouble makers that we do have stay to a minimum.
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• B+

• 515 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Secondary School

• Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District, MN
• 7-12
• 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.
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• B+

• 301 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Albany Senior High School

• Albany Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 36 reviews

Alum: The teachers are very personable and go the extra distance to ensure academic success in the classroom. The extracurricular programs are awesome, but are lacking in options for physical sports such as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.
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• B

• 521 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paynesville Area High School

• Paynesville Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 23 reviews

Senior: Paynesville High School has changed a lot, for the better. New block schedule introduces students to new opportunities, as well as building the maker space, moving the library, creating a commons area. Much attention is put on the football program, given that there is a lot of student involvement as well as fan involvement.
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• B

• 302 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Holdingford High School

• Holdingford Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 33 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.
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• B

• 511 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stephen Senior High School

• Stephen-Argyle Central School District, MN
• 7-12
• 2 reviews

• B

• 146 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kimball High School

• Kimball Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 41 reviews

Sophomore: Small school! Everyone knows each other and the new kids are always welcomed! This school is small, but has a big heart, great principle, awesome staff, and amazing students!
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• B

• 339 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Apollo Senior High School

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 165 reviews

Sophomore: I really enjoy going to Apollo! The teachers are very kind and helpful, and the lunches are pretty good. Extracurriculars and school-hosted activities are well-planned and fun. Overall, a really good atmosphere.
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• B-

• 1,434 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Immaculate Conception Academy

• Private School
• Saint Cloud, MN
• K-11
• 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.
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• B-

• 30 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Cloud Area Learning Center

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 5 reviews

• NG

• 276 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Cloud Area Special Education Program

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• PK, K-12

• NG

• 69 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverwoods School

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• K-12

• NG

• 46 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

City Life 742

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• K-12
• 8 reviews

Senior: District 742 has provided me with several opportunities I am eternally grateful for: AP Classes, extensive clubs and activities to participate in, and a caring and fantastic faculty. The district has made me love learning and being an active member of my community, and I have had an excellent experience with Saint Cloud schools! My only complaint is the facility I attend, Technical High School, is nearly 100 years old. The school is outdated and not necessarily equipped to accommodate the modern student. However, this is not by fault of the district: our school district has tried several times to pass a referendum for a new Tech, but our community wasn't receptive until this year, when a new Tech High was approved. Sadly, I won't get to attend the new school, but I am very glad it will positively influence future Tech students and create even better learning environments!
Read 8 Reviews

• NG

• 39 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Benton Stearns Education District - Special Education

• Public School
• Sartell, MN
• PK, K-12

• NG

• 35 Students
• 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverwoods School - Residential

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• K-12

• NG

• 30 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Holy Innocents School

• Private School
• Waite Park, MN
• 1-12

• NG

• 25 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Granite City Baptist Academy

• Private School
• Saint Cloud, MN
• PK, K-12
• 2 reviews

• NG

• 18 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rocori Area Learning Center

• Rocori Public School District, MN
• 7-12

• NG

• 14 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beacon Program - West Central Education District

• Public School
• Sauk Centre, MN
• 1-11

• NG

• 13 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio