For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in 56479, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 114 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 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.
Public schools in zipcode 56479 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 56479, MN 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).
Best 56479, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Staples-motley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Staples-motley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 631-3505
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 631-3505
Gr: 9-12
56479, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Gr: 9-12
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
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56479, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56479, MN include Staples-motley Senior High School, Staples-motley Elementary School and Staples-motley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56479?
4 public schools are located in 56479.
What percentage of students in 56479 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 56479 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56479?
56479 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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