Best 56470 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,697 students in 56470, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 56470, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56470, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Area Century Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56470 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56470, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56470, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: PK-6 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Lakes Elementary School
Charter School
1005 Park Ave N
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-3903
Gr: K-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56470, MN?
How many public schools are located in 56470?
9 public schools are located in 56470.
What percentage of students in 56470 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 56470 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56470?
56470 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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