Top 5 Best 56379 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,642 students in 56379, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN are Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Pleasantview 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 elementary schools in zipcode 56379 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56379, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56379, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1003 S 4th St
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0122
Grades: K-5
| 848 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 1st St S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 654-9073
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
Magnet School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids-rice Online School (srr
Magnet School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56379 Minnesota

56379, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56379, MN include Mississippi Heights Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School and Benton-stearns Education District.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56379?
7 public elementary schools are located in 56379.
What is the racial composition of students in 56379?
56379 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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