Park Rapids School

About Us

Welcome to Park Rapids Area Schools!
The Park Rapids Area Schools have a history of vision, excellence and success that is summed up in their vision: “Preparing today's learners for tomorrow's challenges.

A comprehensive curriculum, PK-12, provides a multitude of offerings for our students. Technology integration is transforming our student learning. Park Rapids High School and Century School implements mobile devices K-12 through classroom sets of technology. All Park Rapids Area students have opportunities of using 21st century tools in their learning on a daily basis.

For our preschool students, the district offers one of the finest early childhood programs in the state. Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education programs and other family services are located at the Frank White Education Center. The focus of this collaborative program is our families and children. The Early Childhood staff work diligently in meeting the needs through regular classes, special events, individual programs and providing a multitude of resources for our families and children.

At Park Rapids Area High School, students can earn an equivalent of a full year of college credits while staying in school. The Park Rapids College in the Schools program saves families of the Park Rapids Area community several thousand dollars toward furthering our students’ education. Eighty percent of Park Rapids graduates go on to continue.