Best Sauk Rapids Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,431 students in Sauk Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sauk Rapids, MN are Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk Rapids, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sauk Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Sauk Rapids, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Sauk Rapids, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1835 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Special Education School
324 3rd Ave South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sauk Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sauk Rapids, MN include Benton-stearns Education District and Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sauk Rapids?
6 public high schools are located in Sauk Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Rapids?
Sauk Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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