For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 596 students in Staples, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staples, MN are Staples-motley Elementary School and Motley-staples Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staples, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Staples have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Staples, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Motley-staples Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Lane
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Staples, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Connections High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Freshwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Staples, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staples, MN include Staples-motley Elementary School and Motley-staples Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Staples?
2 public elementary schools are located in Staples.
What is the racial composition of students in Staples?
Staples public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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