For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,675 students in Park Rapids, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Park Rapids, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Rapids, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Park Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park Rapids, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Grades: PK-4
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Grades: 5-8
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Park Rapids, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Park Rapids, MN include Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Park Rapids?
8 public schools are located in Park Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids?
Park Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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