Staples: Schools & Education
Staples schools: 3 public schools. Staples-Motley Senior High is the largest at 335 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 931 students.
- ~756 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 756 residents per school. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 931 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 59 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 453 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 48.7% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Central Lakes College-Brainerd |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Central Lakes College-Brainerd |
| Nearest College · City | Brainerd |
| Nearest College · Phone | (218) 855-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Staples Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 611 Iowa Avenue Ne |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (218) 894-1401 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 56479 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1861 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12