Cuyuna Range Elementary

Cuyuna Range Elementary serves 530 students in Crosby, Minnesota, from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating driven by strong academics at 9.2 and a standout growth score of 9.7. That growth figure matters: students here don't just arrive at high baselines, they advance faster than peers across the state.

The school ranks 10th among 1,986 public schools in Minnesota and outperforms 100% of public schools statewide. That position holds when the comparison narrows: Cuyuna Range also places 10th among 962 elementary schools in Minnesota, landing in an elite tier by both broad and grade-level measures. A 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio supports the outcomes, giving teachers the capacity to work closely with students across the full pre-K through sixth-grade range.

For families in Crosby, Cuyuna Range is the top-ranked elementary in the city. Parents evaluating schools don't need to look far — this school competes with the strongest programs in a state of nearly 2,000 public schools, and its scores reflect that at every level of comparison.

Located in a rural area, Cuyuna Range 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.