For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,541 students in Belle Plaine, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 107 private students). 94% 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 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belle Plaine, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Grades: 3-6
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 7-8
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Belle Plaine, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mrvsecbelle Plaine Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
220 Market Street S
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 16 students
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?
7 public schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What percentage of students in Belle Plaine go to public school?
94% 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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