Benton County Public Schools
Benton County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,778
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Benton County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Benton County has 3 district entries. SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. SAUK RAPIDS has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Benton County
Reported Enrollment
6,778
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Benton County
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Benton-Stearns Education District
15 Public Schools in Benton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH | Profile | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,394 |
| SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,045 |
| MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | Listed only | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 848 |
| FOLEY INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOLEY, 56329Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 735 |
| Pleasantview Elementary | Listed only | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 712 |
| FOLEY SENIOR HIGH | Listed only | FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOLEY, 56329Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 621 |
| FOLEY ELEMENTARY | Listed only | FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOLEY, 56329Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 569 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY | Listed only | ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAINT CLOUD, 56304City: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 396 |
| RICE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | RICE, 56367Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 372 |
| Hillside Early Childhood Center | Listed only | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | PK | Special Education | 52 |
| Benton-Stearns Education District | Listed only | Benton-Stearns Education District | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | 5–12 | Special Education | 19 |
| Benton Stearns Education District 1 | Listed only | Benton-Stearns Education District | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | 12 | Special Education | 15 |
| ALC - Foley | Listed only | ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOLEY, 56329Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ALC - Sauk Rapids | Listed only | ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Sauk Rapids ECFE | Listed only | SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAUK RAPIDS, 56379Suburb: Midsize | PK | Alternative | 0 |
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Rural: Fringe
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
FOLEY INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY
FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOLEY, 56329 / Rural: Distant
Pleasantview Elementary
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
FOLEY SENIOR HIGH
FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOLEY, 56329 / Rural: Distant
FOLEY ELEMENTARY
FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOLEY, 56329 / Rural: Distant
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAINT CLOUD, 56304 / City: Small
RICE ELEMENTARY
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RICE, 56367 / Rural: Fringe
Hillside Early Childhood Center
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
Benton-Stearns Education District
Benton-Stearns Education District
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Benton-Stearns Education District
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
ALC - Foley
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOLEY, 56329 / Rural: Distant
ALC - Sauk Rapids
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Rural: Fringe
Sauk Rapids ECFE
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAUK RAPIDS, 56379 / Suburb: Midsize
Benton County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Benton County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Benton County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Benton County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Benton County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Benton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Benton County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.