For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in Staples, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 88% 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).
Best Public Schools in Staples, MN (2026)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Staples, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Staples, MN include Staples-motley Senior High School, Staples-motley Elementary School and Staples-motley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Staples?
4 public schools are located in Staples.
What percentage of students in Staples go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Staples are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Staples?
Staples 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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