Best 56470 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,151 students in 56470, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56470, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Park Rapids Area Century Middle School and Century Middle School Within A School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56470 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56470, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56470, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56470, MN?
How many public elementary schools are located in 56470?
4 public elementary schools are located in 56470.
What is the racial composition of students in 56470?
56470 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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