St. Charles Public School District

600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972-1471
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 936 students in St. Charles Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Charles Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
936 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Charles Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#130 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
49%
46%
53%
51%
49%
41%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,827 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,652
$17,742
Spending / Student
$24,827
$18,463

Best St. Charles Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Church Ave
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E 6th St
Saint Charles, MN 55972
(507) 932-4420
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Charles Public School District?
St. Charles Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 936 students.
What is the rank of St. Charles Public School District?
St. Charles Public School District is ranked #133 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Public School District?
81% of St. Charles Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Charles Public School District?
St. Charles Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Charles Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,827 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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