Public schools in Maple Grove, MN
16 open public schools with an address in Maple Grove, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,061
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Maple Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Maple Grove, MN: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,061 students, an average of 691 per school. The largest campus is Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), and the largest elementary school is Fernbrook Elementary (952).
Osseo Public School District operates the most schools here (11), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maple Grove
Osseo Public School District
Public school district
11 schools in Maple Grove · 33 total
Parnassus Preparatory School
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Maple Grove
Intermediate School District 287
Specialized public school district
1 school in Maple Grove · 45 total
Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac
Independent charter agency
1 school in Maple Grove
Elementary schools in Maple Grove
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basswood Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 848 | 18.7:1 | |
| Cedar Island Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 476 | 15.1:1 | |
| Elm Creek Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 565 | 16.1:1 | |
| Fernbrook Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 952 | 18.1:1 | |
| Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac · Charter | PK–06 | 231 | 11.3:1 | |
| Oak View Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 515 | 15.9:1 | |
| Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar Parnassus Preparatory School · Charter | KG–04 | 623 | 17.3:1 | |
| Rice Lake Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 623 | 16.1:1 | |
| Rush Creek Elementary Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 762 | 18.8:1 | |
| Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch Osseo Public School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 668 | 19.3:1 |
Middle schools in Maple Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Middle School Osseo Public School District | 06–08 | 1,598 | 22.1:1 | |
| Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic Parnassus Preparatory School · Charter | 05–08 | 471 | 21.1:1 |
High schools in Maple Grove
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 Excel Osseo Public School District | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Maple Grove Senior High Osseo Public School District | 09–12 | 2,453 | 22.1:1 | |
| Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric Parnassus Preparatory School · Charter | 09–12 | 258 | 13.6:1 | |
| School #533 Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 18 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black21.7%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Maple Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,061 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maple Grove
How many public schools are in Maple Grove, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Maple Grove: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 11,061 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maple Grove?
Schools with an address in Maple Grove belong to 4 education agencies, led by Osseo Public School District (11 schools), Parnassus Preparatory School (3 schools), Intermediate School District 287 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Maple Grove?
Maple Grove Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maple Grove, with 2,453 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maple Grove?
Yes. 4 of the 16 public schools in Maple Grove are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac, Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maple Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maple Grove public schools is 17.3:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maple Grove guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities