For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,206 students in Park Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park Rapids, MN are Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Park Rapids Area Century Middle School and Century Middle School Within A School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Rapids, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Park Rapids, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: PK-6 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Lakes Elementary School
Charter School
1005 Park Ave N
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-3903
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-3903
Gr: K-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Park Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park Rapids, MN include Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School, Park Rapids Area Century Middle School and Century Middle School Within A School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Park Rapids?
5 public elementary schools are located in Park Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids?
Park Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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