For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 318 students in Staples, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Staples, MN is Staples-motley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staples, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Staples have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Staples, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staples-motley Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Staples, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Staples, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Gr: 9-12
Freshwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Staples, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Staples, MN include Staples-motley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Staples?
1 public high schools are located in Staples.
What is the racial composition of students in Staples?
Staples public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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