Best Schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota
16 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Maple Grove?
Use this page to compare every school in Maple Grove by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Fernbrook Elementary
Elementary · Osseo Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Basswood Elementary
Elementary · Osseo Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rush Creek Elementary
Elementary · Osseo Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Maple Grove for 2026 are Fernbrook Elementary (8.5/10), Basswood Elementary (8.3/10), and Rush Creek Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$411,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$411,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Maple Grove schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Maple Grove
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernbrook Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Basswood Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Rush Creek Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak View Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Ave Maria Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Cedar Island Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Elm Creek Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $130,332
- Median home value
- $411,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
47% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Maple Grove compares
Minnesota rank
#35 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$130k
155% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove sits within the Osseo School District (ISD 279) and puts 14 ranked public schools on the map for families evaluating northwest metro options. The city's school landscape skews heavily elementary — four of the five top-rated campuses are elementary schools — giving parents with young children a particularly strong starting point. The lone secondary option in the top five, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric, adds a structured college-prep high school pathway to the mix.
Performance across all 14 ranked schools is strong by state standards. The city-wide average score is 7.3 out of 10, and exactly half the schools — seven of 14 — clear the 7.0 threshold. That 50% share above 7.0 signals consistent quality across the district rather than a single outlier pulling the average up. The spread between the top and bottom of the pack gives parents real choices: the highest-rated campus, Cedar Island Elementary, scores 8.7, and even the lower-ranked schools in the city represent viable options for families who prioritize proximity or program fit over raw score.
Cedar Island Elementary leads the city at 8.7, followed closely by Elm Creek Elementary at 8.6 and Fernbrook Elementary at 8.4. Rush Creek Elementary and Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric both post 8.3, rounding out a five-school tier that all score 8.0 or above. Parents comparing elementary options will find the performance gap between top campuses is narrow — geographic convenience becomes the deciding factor more often than academic differentiation.
For practical planning, Maple Grove delivers the most flexibility at the elementary level, where multiple high-scoring campuses operate within a compact area. Parents targeting secondary grades should evaluate Parnassus Prep's college-prep model against district middle and high school offerings not represented in the top-five list. With a city-wide average of 7.3 and half the ranked schools above 7.0, Maple Grove competes favorably against comparable suburban markets — there is no obvious weak zone to avoid when choosing an address.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 928 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 848 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 743 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 485 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 651 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 468 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 7 | 657 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 9 | 604 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 10 | 209 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 |
Show all 11 elementary schools in Maple Grove
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,568 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 469 students · 5th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 254 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 2,408 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 12 students · 7th–12th | — |
Schools in Maple Grove
Maple Grove, Minnesota · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$130,332
Median Home Value
$411,600
Median Rent
$1,843/mo
Population
76,584
College Educated
55%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Community Profile
Maple Grove has a median household income of $130,332. It is a well-educated community where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $411,600, with a median rent of $1,843/month. The local poverty rate of 3.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota
How many schools are in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
Maple Grove has 16 schools, including 15 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Maple Grove is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Maple Grove on MySchoolScout is Fernbrook Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Maple Grove on MySchoolScout is Fernbrook Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Maple Grove on MySchoolScout is Maple Grove Middle School with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Maple Grove on MySchoolScout is Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Maple Grove, Minnesota?
Maple Grove is served by 4 school districts: Intermediate School District 287, Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch, Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac, Osseo Public School District.
What is the education level in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 55% of adults in Maple Grove have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The median household income in Maple Grove is approximately $130,332 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
Yes, Maple Grove has 1 private school alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ave Maria Academy with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Maple Grove is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.