For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,451 students in Maple Grove, MN (there are , serving 602 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Maple Grove, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN are Rush Creek Elementary School, Basswood Elementary School and Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Grove, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Maple Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maple Grove, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Basswood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9060 Zanzibar Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Maple Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9060 Zanzibar Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 546-9999
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 546-9999
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Maple Grove, MN include Rush Creek Elementary School, Basswood Elementary School and Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School.
How many public schools are located in Maple Grove?
4 public schools are located in Maple Grove.
What percentage of students in Maple Grove go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Maple Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Grove?
Maple Grove public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maple Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maple Grove include: Rush Creek Elementary School vs. Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School vs. Rush Creek Elementary School
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