For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in Maple Lake, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Maple Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Lake, MN are Maple Lake Elementary School and Maple Lake Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Maple Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maple Lake, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Maple Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3171
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Maple Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3901 County Road 39 Nw
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Westside Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33 South Birch St
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maple Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Lake, MN include Maple Lake Elementary School and Maple Lake Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Maple Lake?
2 public schools are located in Maple Lake.
What percentage of students in Maple Lake go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Maple Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Lake?
Maple Lake public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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