2023 Best Schools in Stearns County

• Collegeville, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  134 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 134 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 283

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 982

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN•

• 1-2

• grade A

• Students 614

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 295

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  175 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 175 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,372

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Holdingford Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: 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.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 554

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Saint Cloud, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  95 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 95 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 661

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Eden Valley-Watkins School District, MN•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 395

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Albany Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 486

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albany Public School District, MN•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 38:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  135 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 135 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,541

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Albany Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: I had a good experience here. There are a lot of classes to choose from and many diverse areas of study. For the most part class sizes are small and teachers have personal connections with students. The administration is helpful and willing to work with you on any problems that might arise. I feel that Albany has prepared me for college. The school itself is newly renovated and has a new auditorium and gym space. The school environment is pretty welcoming, but the student body is not diverse.... Read 47 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Albany Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• 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

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Freshman: This was an amazing school to go to. I am just going into high school and the fact that the high school and middle school are connected makes this so easier. The building is relatively new which is really nice. Teachers here really care about you and most even become your friend it makes learning more fun!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: 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 and the teachers are so wonderful. They really care about you and become your friend. And the small class sizes are defiantly a plus. I believe small classes allow for more one on one time which can really improve academic scores. I would 10/10 recommend sending a child here.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 132

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Sauk Centre Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.39 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: My experience at Sauk Centre Secondary has been excellent. The teachers do a good job of keeping a good relationship with their students while also maintaining strict, but reasonable expectations in the classroom.... Read 31 reviews

• grade B

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Sauk Centre Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 347

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• 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

• Rocori Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 578

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Kimball Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Paynesville Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 395

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• 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 minus

• Students 298

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1