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Best Park Rapids Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,675 students in Park Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Park Rapids, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Area Century Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Rapids, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Park Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Park Rapids, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Park Rapids, MN?
How many public schools are located in Park Rapids?
8 public schools are located in Park Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids?
Park Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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