Sauk Rapids, MN is a small city located in the central part of the state. It has a population of approximately 12,600 people. The local education system in Sauk Rapids is provided by the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, which serves the educational needs of over 3,400 students. The district consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. In terms of overall quality, the district ranks among the top 50 percent of Minnesota public school districts according to GreatSchools rating system. The schools offer a variety of programs and activities for students including advanced placement courses and extracurricular sports teams. The district also provides an array of support services such as counseling and an Early Childhood Family Education program. Overall, the public education system in 56379 Sauk Rapids offers quality instruction and resources to help students reach their academic goals.
Sauk Rapids (zip 56379) schools spend $9,370 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 19 pupils per teacher, 682 students per librarian, and 798 children per counselor.