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Best Stearns County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,354 students in Stearns County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN are Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School and Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stearns County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Stearns County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Stearns County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 Oakham Ln
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 33rd Street South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4430
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-7 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Stearns County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Albany Area Schools Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 1st St Sw
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Albany Middle Level Alc Programs (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
933 State Rd.
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Beacon Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Gr: 3-8
Central Minnesota Jt. Powers Dist. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Gr: 1-12
Central Minnesota Virtual Academy (Closed 2024)
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Gr: 6-12
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
534 5th Ave North
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Gr: 9-12
Central Mn Alc Holdingford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Gr: 7-12
Central Mn Alc Kimball High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Hwy 55 W
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Gr: 7-12
Central Mn Alc Sartell Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Gr: 9-12
Central Mn T.s. Cold Spring (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
534 5th Avenue N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Central Mn T.s. Holdingford (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 250
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Central Mn T.s. Street Cloud (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Kimball (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 368
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5585
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Sartell (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
212 3rd Avenue N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Correctional Facility-sauk Centre (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box C
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
Great River Education Center (Closed 2012)
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2004)
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
O.k House High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Paynesville Middle School (Closed 2023)
795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Gr: 6-8
Riverwoods School - Residential (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1726 7th Ave S
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
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2004)
3015 3rd St. N.
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
St. Cloud Extended Day Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
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
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
Sartell Ec Service Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 251-1284
Gr: PK-K
Sauk Centre Junior High School (Closed 2012)
933 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Gr: 7-9 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Star Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Gr: PK-1
Stride Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1025 18th St N
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
Gr: 1-8
West Central Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stearns County, MN include Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School and Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud.
How many public charter schools are located in Stearns County?
5 public charter schools are located in Stearns County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stearns County?
Stearns County public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Stearns County are often viewed compared to one another?

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