Sunrise Elementary

Sunrise Elementary serves 996 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Blaine, Minnesota. A regular public school, it operates at significant scale — nearly 1,000 students — while maintaining a 15.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio that keeps class sizes manageable at every grade level. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, an Exceptional rating anchored by a 9.5 in Academics and a 9.4 in Growth.

Both scores reflect consistent, measurable performance across cohorts, not a single strong year. That consistency puts Sunrise at #23 out of 1,987 public schools in Minnesota — outperforming 99% of schools statewide and ranking #1 among all 10 public schools in Blaine. Among the 963 elementary schools across Minnesota, Sunrise again lands at #23, placing it in the top 3% of its direct peer group.

For families comparing elementary options in the northern Twin Cities suburbs, the data here is unusually clear. Academic performance, consistent student growth, and every statewide comparison point to the same conclusion: Sunrise Elementary is one of the strongest elementary schools in Minnesota.

Located in a rural area, Sunrise 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.