Great Oaks Academy - Grammar

115 Elm St
Farmington, MN 55024
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Oaks Academy - Grammar ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Oaks Academy - Grammar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Great Oaks Academy - Grammar's student population of 430 students has grown by 451% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 420% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Great Oaks Academy - Grammar ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Oaks Academy - Grammar is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#185 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
46%
65-69%
51%
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
(22-23)
12.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Oaks Academy - Grammar's ranking?
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar is ranked #185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Great Oaks Academy - Grammar?
430 students attend Great Oaks Academy - Grammar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Great Oaks Academy - Grammar students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Oaks Academy - Grammar?
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Oaks Academy - Grammar offer ?
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Oaks Academy - Grammar part of?
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar is part of Great Oaks Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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