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2 schools in Cedar

Minnesota · Public K-12

Cedar, Minnesota hosts 2 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,140 students, broken out as 2 elementary.

7-year change in Cedar

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,140
-225 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 86%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
10%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05680
East Bethel Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05460

About Cedar

Cedar is a rural-scale Minnesota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,140 students total.

Average school size in Cedar is around 570 students, 60% meaningfully above the Minnesota average of about 357.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cedar has fell 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,365 students to 1,140. Over that span, Cedar closed 1 school, going from 3 to 2. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 86% to 76%.

On this page, the community for Cedar discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cedar?
Cedar, Minnesota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,140 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cedar?
Cedar has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cedar?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is the largest public school in Cedar by enrollment, with approximately 680 students.
What school districts serve Cedar?
Cedar public schools are operated by St. Francis Area Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Cedar cover?
Public schools in Cedar serve students from kindergarten through grade 5.