For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,094 students in 56379, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 48 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 56379, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56379, MN are Pleasantview Elementary School, Mississippi Heights Elementary School and Benton-stearns Education District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56379, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 S 4th St
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Gr: K-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1835 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st St S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Special Education School
324 3rd Ave South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
30 Fourth Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Gr: PK | 58 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids Ecfe
Alternative School
30 4th Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56379, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56379, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School, Mississippi Heights Elementary School and Benton-stearns Education District.
How many public schools are located in 56379?
12 public schools are located in 56379.
What percentage of students in 56379 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 56379 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56379?
56379 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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