Mabel-canton Elementary

Mabel-Canton Elementary serves 163 students in grades PK through 6 in Mabel, Minnesota. A regular public school, it runs a 13.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio — small enough that teachers maintain close contact with students across all grade levels. Performance scores place this school at the top of the state.

Mabel-Canton earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 8.4 and a near-perfect growth score of 9.8. Statewide, the school ranks 16th out of 1,987 public schools in Minnesota — outperforming 99% of them. Narrowed to elementary schools only, it holds the same position: 16th out of 963.

Those identical rankings across both lists confirm Mabel-Canton isn't just strong relative to its grade span — it competes at the top of the full Minnesota public school pool. For parents choosing a PK–6 school, a 163-student enrollment, a sub-14-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and a 9.3 composite from a school ranked this high statewide are concrete facts worth anchoring a decision on.

With an enrollment of 163 students, Mabel-canton 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.

Located in a rural area, Mabel-canton 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.