For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,601 students in 56379, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN are Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Benton-stearns Education District and Benton-stearns Education Pioneers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56379, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 S 4th St
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st St S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
56379, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn. Alc - Sauk Rapids (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN include Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Benton-stearns Education District and Benton-stearns Education Pioneers.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56379, MN?
6 public elementary schools are located in 56379, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in 56379, MN?
56379, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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