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Best Saint Cloud Public Preschools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Community Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Road 136
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 9th St N
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abe Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
245 37th Ave. N.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 529-6500
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1905 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-8811
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
1726 7th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
1726 7th Ave S
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
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
809 12th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4963
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6795
Gr: 9-12
1101 Washington Memorial Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-1548
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
2719 W Division St, Ste 111
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 980-7180
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 230-5340
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1025 18th Street North
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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