Best Sauk Rapids Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,164 students in Sauk Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sauk Rapids, MN are Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk Rapids, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sauk Rapids have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sauk Rapids, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 1st St S
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
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sauk Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sauk Rapids, MN include Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sauk Rapids?
5 public middle schools are located in Sauk Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Rapids?
Sauk Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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