For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,104 students in Sauk Centre, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 265 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Sauk Centre, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sauk Centre, MN are Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary School and Sauk Centre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk Centre, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sauk Centre have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sauk Centre, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sauk Centre Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Centre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sauk Centre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Road
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sauk Centre, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Sauk Centre, MN include Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary School and Sauk Centre Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sauk Centre?
3 public schools are located in Sauk Centre.
What percentage of students in Sauk Centre go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Sauk Centre are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Centre?
Sauk Centre public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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