Best Belle Plaine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,522 students in Belle Plaine, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Belle Plaine, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, MN are Oak Crest Elementary School, Belle Plaine Senior High School and Belle Plaine Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Belle Plaine, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 3-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Credit Recovery
Alternative School
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 567-8050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2402
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, MN include Oak Crest Elementary School, Belle Plaine Senior High School and Belle Plaine Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Plaine?
8 public schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What percentage of students in Belle Plaine go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Belle Plaine are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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