For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 114 students in Staples, MN (there are , serving 901 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Staples, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Staples, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Staples, MN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Area School
(Catholic)
324 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Overview
This Town (Staples)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
114 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
63 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
35%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Staples, MN?
1 private schools are located in Staples, MN.
What percentage of students in Staples go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Staples are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Staples?
100% of private schools in Staples are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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