Big Woods Elementary

Big Woods Elementary serves 648 students in grades 1-4 in Saint Michael, Minnesota, offering a strong academic foundation in Wright County's thriving suburban community. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1 and 37 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides focused attention that contributes to impressive academic outcomes. The school's performance speaks for itself, ranking #180 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile.

Students demonstrate solid proficiency rates with 70% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while mathematics shows particularly strong results with 78% of students performing at or above proficient levels. This consistent academic achievement has earned Big Woods Elementary a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. The school draws from an affluent and educated community where the median household income reaches $123,660 and 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a low poverty rate of just 3.6% and median home values around $344,000, the neighborhood reflects stability and investment in education. Located on Frankfort Parkway in this large suburban setting, Big Woods Elementary benefits from being part of a well-established community of nearly 18,600 residents who prioritize educational excellence and family-centered living.