Best Staples Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in Staples, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Staples, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Staples, MN are Staples-motley Senior High School, Staples-motley Elementary School and Staples-motley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Staples, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Staples have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).