Maple Lake Elementary

Maple Lake Elementary serves 407 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Maple Lake, Minnesota. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking 307th out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 85th percentile.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 63% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in math and 55% in English language arts and reading across all grade levels. Located at 200 Highway 55 East in Wright County, Maple Lake Elementary draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $90,455 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 6.4%. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 5,486 residents, with median home values around $277,400, reflecting the area's appeal to families.

The school serves a community where 23% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, contributing to an environment that values education. Maple Lake Elementary operates within Minnesota's rural setting, offering students a close-knit educational experience while maintaining academic standards that place it well above average among the state's elementary schools.

Located in a rural area, Maple Lake 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.