Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 1833 Osauka Rd NE in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools serves as a vibrant educational hub within a midsize suburban setting in the greater St. Cloud metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it manages eight operational schools that collectively provide a complete PK–12 learning pathway. The district serves a student body of 4,331 learners, supporting children from their earliest early-childhood programs through elementary, middle, and high school graduation, fostering a continuous and cohesive educational journey for local families.

To maintain a high standard of education and student care, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools operates with a substantial professional network consisting of over 1,120 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone includes more than 544 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by approximately 107 instructional aides and over 473 support staff personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student-service needs. For parents evaluating school options, students pursuing academic growth, and researchers analyzing educational data from the 2024–2025 academic context, the district represents a well-structured, thoroughly staffed suburban public education system committed to community engagement and student achievement.
8
Total Schools
4,331
Total Students
544.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,515
Hispanic235
Black172
Asian51
Two or More337
American Indian20
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,515 (81.2%)
  • Two or More
    337 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    235 (5.4%)
  • Black
    172 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    51 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:4,331*
Teachers (FTE):544.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0