St. Michael-Albertville Schools Ranked In MN’s Top 10 Districts

ST. MICHAEL, MN — The St. Michael-Albertville School District is one of the best in Minnesota, according to a new ranking.

Data analysis company Niche recently released its annual list of the best school districts in the country, as well as a statewide ranking of districts in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

St. Michael-Albertville public schools were ranked No. 8 in the state, after earning an overall A in the grading. The district also received dozens of glowing reviews from students and alumni, along with four and a half stars out of five.

It was also ranked as the best school district in Minnesota for student-athletes.

Pittsburgh-based Niche specializes in analyzing and ranking top schools and communities.

Traditional rankings rely almost exclusively on metrics like test scores and academic performance, but Niche's rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more.

Niche gives each district an overall letter grade based on academics, teachers, clubs and activities, diversity, college preparation and health and safety.

The St. Michael-Albertville School District received an overall A after earning an A in academics, teachers, college prep, and health and safety; an A- in clubs and activities; and a C in diversity.

The district serves about 6,500 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school, as well as an early learning center and an alternative learning/community education center.