Public schools in Sauk Rapids, MN
9 open public schools with an address in Sauk Rapids, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,074
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sauk Rapids public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Sauk Rapids, MN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,074 students, an average of 453 per school. The largest campus is Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High (1,319 students), and the largest elementary school is Mississippi Heights Elementary (808).
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sauk Rapids campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sauk Rapids
Elementary schools in Sauk Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Heights Elementary Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | KG–05 | 808 | 15.1:1 | |
| Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | PK–05 | 734 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sauk Rapids
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,055 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Sauk Rapids
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC - Sauk Rapids St. Cloud Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 59 | — | |
| Benton Stearns Education 18-22 Benton-Stearns Education District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 17 | 8.5:1 | |
| Benton-Stearns Education District Benton-Stearns Education District · Special Education School | 05–12 | 24 | 6.5:1 | |
| Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,319 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sauk Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Early Childhood Center Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 58 | — | |
| Sauk Rapids ECFE Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools · Alternative School | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black4.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Sauk Rapids schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,074 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sauk Rapids
How many public schools are in Sauk Rapids, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Sauk Rapids: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,074 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sauk Rapids?
Schools with an address in Sauk Rapids belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (6 schools), Benton-Stearns Education District (2 schools), St. Cloud Public School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sauk Rapids?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sauk Rapids, with 1,319 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sauk Rapids?
No school with an address in Sauk Rapids is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sauk Rapids schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sauk Rapids public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sauk Rapids guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities