For the 2025 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 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 9th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 710 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Saint Cloud, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
3015 3rd St. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 252-2351
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
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
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
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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