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Best Schools in Sauk Centre, MN
Sauk Centre, MN has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,145 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sauk Centre meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sauk Centre, MN
The top high schools in Sauk Centre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Osakis Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
3. Sauk Centre Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
4. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
5. Long Prairie-grey Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Prairie-grey Eagle School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sauk Centre, MN
The top middle schools in Sauk Centre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sauk Centre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
2. Melrose Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sauk Centre, MN
The top elementary schools in Sauk Centre, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osakis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
2. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
3. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
4. Sauk Centre Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
5. Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Prairie-grey Eagle School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 500 Students
6. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sauk Centre, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sauk Centre, MN has a total population of 6,434 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sauk Centre, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sauk Centre, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sauk Centre, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sauk Centre, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sauk Centre, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sauk Centre, MN
How many schools are in Sauk Centre, MN?
Sauk Centre, MN has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,145 students in total.
How do schools in Sauk Centre perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Sauk Centre score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sauk Centre meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sauk Centre?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sauk Centre
3 of 3 schools in Sauk Centre carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Sauk Centre. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.