Public elementary and secondary schools, Catholic elementary and secondary schools
Garlough Environmental Magnet School
Independent School District 197 serves students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The school system offers a range of subjects, including art, business, computers, English, science and social studies. It operates an engineering technology department that offers various courses, such as basic drafting and woods and auto technology to students in grades nine through 12. The school system also offers classes in graphic arts and family and consumer science to students in grades seven through 12. Independent School District 197 provides science magnet programs, including mathematical, physical and biological sciences. It maintains various departments, including social studies, science, reading, performing arts and technology. The school system also offers band, chorus and drama classes. Its staff is comprised of custodians, bus drivers, business service employees, secretaries, food service and information technology employees and nurses. Independent School District 197 is located in West St. Paul, Minn.