For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,430 students in 56379, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56379, MN are Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56379 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56379, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
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
Grades: 12
| 16 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: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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 2023)
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 high schools in 56379, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56379, MN include Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 56379?
6 public high schools are located in 56379.
What is the racial composition of students in 56379?
56379 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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