For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,130 students in 56378, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 257 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 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sauk Centre Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Centre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: 5-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
56378, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Gr: 3-8
Correctional Facility-sauk Centre (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box C
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-1100
933 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2285
Gr: 7-9 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: K-8
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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