St. Peter: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve St. Peter. Nicollet High School is the largest at 177 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 347 students.
- ~3,046 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~362).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,046 residents per school. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOO, NICOLLET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRIC |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2700174, 2723580 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 347 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 27 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 83 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 23.9% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Martin Luther College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Martin Luther College |
| Nearest College · City | New Ulm |
| Nearest College · Phone | 5,073,548,221,211 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,076,475,308 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 305 N. MAIN ST., WINTHROP MN 55396 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12