Best Public Middle Schools in Staples, MN (2025-26)

Best Staples Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in Staples, MN.

The top-ranked public middle school in Staples, MN is Motley-staples Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Staples, MN public middle school have an score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Staples have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Staples, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Motley-staples Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
:

Bottom 50%

401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400

Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Staples, Minnesota

Staples, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Minnesota Online Learning (Closed 2013)

1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439

Connections High School (Closed 2014)

104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888

Freshwater Ed Virtual Schools Cons. High School (Closed 2013)

1100 Fifth St N.e.
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

Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Staples, MN?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Staples, MN include Motley-staples Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Staples?

1 public middle schools are located in Staples.

What is the racial composition of students in Staples?

Staples public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).