Waite Park Elementary

Waite Park Elementary serves 269 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Minneapolis, ranking as one of Minnesota's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10, the school places in the 91st percentile statewide, ranking 183rd out of 2,027 elementary schools across Minnesota. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1 with 18 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with solid individual attention.

Academic performance reflects the school's strong standing, with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 52% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results demonstrate consistent academic achievement across core subject areas. Located at 1800 34th Avenue NE, Waite Park Elementary operates as a regular public school within Minneapolis's urban landscape.

The school draws from a well-educated community where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $89,955. With a relatively low poverty rate of 9.2% in the surrounding 55418 ZIP code, the school benefits from strong community resources and family engagement. Waite Park Elementary sits within Minneapolis's diverse urban environment, serving families in a stable neighborhood where the median home value of $317,900 reflects the area's desirability and investment in education.