Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Crossroads School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads School's student population of 16 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Crossroads School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
25%
60%
Two or more races
25%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads School's ranking?
Crossroads School is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Crossroads School?
16 students attend Crossroads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Crossroads School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads School?
Crossroads School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crossroads School offer ?
Crossroads School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads School part of?
Crossroads School is part of St. Francis Area Schools.
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