Best Maple Grove Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,509 students in Maple Grove, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 935 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Maple Grove, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN are Rush Creek Elementary School, Basswood Elementary School and Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Grove, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Maple Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Maple Grove, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 County Road 101 N
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Basswood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Gr: PK-5 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9060 Zanzibar Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Maple Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9060 Zanzibar Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 546-9999
Gr: 1-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN include Rush Creek Elementary School, Basswood Elementary School and Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School.
How many public schools are located in Maple Grove?
4 public schools are located in Maple Grove.
What percentage of students in Maple Grove go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Maple Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Grove?
Maple Grove public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maple Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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