For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,115 students in 56379, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 56379, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56379, MN are Pleasantview Elementary School, Mississippi Heights Elementary School and Benton-stearns Education District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56379, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 S 4th St
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1835 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st St S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Special Education School
324 3rd Ave South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Gr: 12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
30 Fourth Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Gr: 6-12
56379, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Mn T.s. Sauk Rapids (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Central Mn. Alc - Sauk Rapids (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56379, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56379, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School, Mississippi Heights Elementary School and Benton-stearns Education District.
How many public schools are located in 56379?
12 public schools are located in 56379.
What percentage of students in 56379 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 56379 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56379?
56379 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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