Clearwater: Schools & Education
Clearwater is served by 20 public schools. Annandale Elementary School is the largest at 962 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 9,871 students.
- ~64 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
31 K-12 schools serving the area — about 64 residents per school. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (31)
| School Districts · Districts | ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRI, Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service C, Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service C, ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 8 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2700071, 2700086, 2700105, 2702930, 2709440 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 7,324 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 444 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,150 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.4% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
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 | Saint Johns University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Saint Johns University |
| Nearest College · City | Collegeville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (320) 363-2011 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Clearwater Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 740 Clearwater Center |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (320) 558-6001 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55320 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1255 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12