For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,614 students in Park Rapids Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Park Rapids Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
1,614 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Park Rapids Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,773 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,838 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,773
$17,752
Spending / Student
$14,838
$18,474
Best Park Rapids Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: PK-6 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,614 students.
What is the rank of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District is ranked #345 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids Public School District?
79% of Park Rapids Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Park Rapids Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,838 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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