For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,675 students in 56470, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56470, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Area Century Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56470 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). Schools in 56470, MN 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 56470, MN Public Schools (2025-26)
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) 237-6220
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 457 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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56470, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56470, MN include Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Area Century Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56470?
8 public schools are located in 56470.
What is the racial composition of students in 56470?
56470 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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