For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 820 students in St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
820 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,500 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,572
$17,866
Spending / Student
$10,500
$18,593
Best St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
St. Clair Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3027
Gr: 7-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District?
St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 820 students.
What is the rank of St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District?
St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #163 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) 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. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District?
95% of St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District?
St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Clair 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,500 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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