For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,158 students in Saint Cloud, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Cloud, MN are Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Talahi Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Cloud, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Cloud have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Cloud, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 County Road 136
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 370-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Talahi Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Saint Cloud, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Mn T.s. Street Cloud (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Correctional Facility-st. Cloud High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
O.k House High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Riverwoods School - Residential (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Riverwoods School Non-residential (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
3015 3rd St. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
St. Cloud Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
St. Cloud Extended Day Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Gr: 9-12
St. Cloud Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
Stride Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Targeted Services-stride Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1025 18th Street North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Gr: 1-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Cloud, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Cloud, MN include Oak Hill Community Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Talahi Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Cloud?
4 public preschools are located in Saint Cloud.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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