Best Park Rapids Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 469 students in Park Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park Rapids, MN are 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.
Park Rapids, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Park Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Park Rapids, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Park Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park Rapids, MN include Park Rapids Area Century Middle School and Century Middle School Within A School.
How many public middle schools are located in Park Rapids?
3 public middle schools are located in Park Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids?
Park Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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