For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 318 students in 56479, MN.
The top ranked public high school in 56479, MN is Staples-motley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 56479 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56479, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 56479 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staples-motley Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56479, MN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
56479, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
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 high schools in 56479, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56479, MN include Staples-motley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 56479?
1 public high schools are located in 56479.
What is the racial composition of students in 56479?
56479 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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