Climax Elementary

Climax Elementary is a public elementary school in Climax, MN, part of the CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 97.3th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 44% proficiency in math and 55% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,400, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Climax Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, Climax Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Climax Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.