For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 917 students in Mapleton, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Mapleton, MN is Maple River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mapleton, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mapleton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mapleton, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mapleton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: K-6 | 3 students
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Gr: PK-4 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mapleton, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mapleton, MN include Maple River Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mapleton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mapleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Mapleton?
Mapleton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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