For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 279 students in Staples, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Staples, MN is Staples-motley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staples, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Staples have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Staples, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 preschools in Staples, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Staples, MN include Staples-motley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Staples?
1 public preschools are located in Staples.
What is the racial composition of students in Staples?
Staples public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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