For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,130 students in 56378, MN (there are , serving 265 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 56378, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56378, MN are Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary School and Sauk Centre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56378 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56378, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56378, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sauk Centre Secondary
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Grades: 7-12
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Sauk Centre Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Sauk Centre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Road
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Grades: 5-6
| 132 students
56378, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albany Middle Level Alc Programs (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
933 State Rd.
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Correctional Facility-sauk Centre (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box C
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
933 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Grades: 7-9
| 267 students
West Central Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
903 State Road S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6120
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56378, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56378, MN include Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary School and Sauk Centre Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56378?
3 public schools are located in 56378.
What percentage of students in 56378 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 56378 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56378?
56378 public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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