Sauk Centre Public School District

Summary:

The Sauk Centre Public School District in Minnesota operates three schools: Sauk Centre Secondary, Sauk Centre Elementary, and Sauk Centre Middle. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Sauk Centre community.

Sauk Centre Secondary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, a strong 84.2% 4-year graduation rate, and test scores that outperform the state and district averages in math and reading. Sauk Centre Middle School also impresses with its exceptional reading proficiency scores, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, surpassing both the district and state averages.

While the schools face challenges, such as relatively high free/reduced lunch rates and varying student-teacher ratios, the data suggests the district is providing a quality education overall. By analyzing these key metrics and findings, the Sauk Centre Public School District can continue to support student success and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.

District Detail

903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378-1698

(320) 352-2258

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 446 Minnesota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,104

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)								MCA-III Reading (2025)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Sauk Centre Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	901 State Rd	Sauk Centre	56378	Stearns County	Sauk Centre Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 352-6521	368	36	10.0	41.0%	274 (74.5%)	1 (0.3%)	78 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	30.7	639^th of 872 public elementary schools	26.7%		34.7	624^th of 881 public elementary schools	29.2%	15	38.8	54.1						46.8	19.7	36.5						28.6	$10,607
Sauk Centre Secondary	Public	7-12	903 State Rd	Sauk Centre	56378	Stearns County	Sauk Centre Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 352-2258	597	36	16.4	31.7%	518 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	60.5	197^th of 450 public high schools	56.2%		59.6	213^th of 480 public high schools	55.6%	16					46.6	47.7	42.5	45.8					39.8	46.7	43.9	43.3	$12,321
Sauk Centre Middle	Public	5-6	903 State Road	Sauk Centre	56378	Stearns County	Sauk Centre Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 352-2258	139	11	12.3	41.0%	103 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (22.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)			37.8	26.2				32.6			51.4	55.7				53.3

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Central Education District	7.3 mi	5
Melrose Public School District	7.35 mi	3	148^th
Osakis Public School District	13.71 mi	2	109^th
Freshwater Education District	17.05 mi	21
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District	17.06 mi	2	411^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.