For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,073 students in Saint James, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint James, MN are St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint James, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: 6-12
| 581 students
Saint James, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 10th Avenue N.
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint James, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint James, MN include St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint James?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint James.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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