For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 948 students in 56479, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 56479, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56479, MN are Staples-motley Elementary School, Staples-motley Senior High School and Motley-staples Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56479 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 56479, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56479, MN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2433
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2433
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Ln
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Motley-staples Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Lane
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
56479, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Connections High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Freshwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56479, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56479, MN include Staples-motley Elementary School, Staples-motley Senior High School and Motley-staples Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56479, MN?
3 public schools are located in 56479, MN.
What percentage of students in 56479, MN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 56479, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56479, MN?
56479, MN public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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