The average student-teacher ratio in Minnesota public schools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
School #519
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
1145 Shenandoah Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
68 10th St, Highland Building
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
1970 Christensen Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8390
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8390
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-6
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
599 Cardigan Road
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
1808 Civic Center Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5438
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5438
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Special Ed-non Public
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Success West
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Summit
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Swwc Elc - Marshall
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1510 Stadium Drive Suite 1
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Trek Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Vista Education Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1317 Rice Creek Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Rank: #11 - 3211. - 32.
Win-elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
917 Case
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Minnesota average public schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Minnesota?
The best top-ranked public schools in Minnesota include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Brittany's Place and Central Freedom School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Minnesota?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Minnesota is 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, with a value of 1:1.
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