For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,130 students in Sauk Centre, MN (there are , serving 265 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Sauk Centre, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sauk Centre, 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.
Sauk Centre, MN public schools 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 Sauk Centre have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Sauk Centre, MN (2025)
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%
Sauk Centre, Minnesota 51±¬ÁÏs (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 Sauk Centre, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Sauk Centre, MN include Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary School and Sauk Centre Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sauk Centre?
3 public schools are located in Sauk Centre.
What percentage of students in Sauk Centre go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Sauk Centre are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Centre?
Sauk Centre 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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