For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 608 students in Saint Joseph, MN (there are , serving 129 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Saint Joseph, MN is Kennedy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Joseph, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Jade Rd
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 370-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, MN include Kennedy Community School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What percentage of students in Saint Joseph go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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