Elementary Schools in Osseo Public School District


Summary:

The Osseo Public School District in Minnesota operates 19 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 267 out of 446 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in academic performance.

A few elementary schools within the district stand out as high-performing, including Fernbrook Elementary, Basswood Elementary, and Rush Creek Elementary. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in math and reading. In contrast, some schools like Edinbrook Elementary, Palmer Lake Elementary, and Garden City Elementary struggle with lower proficiency rates, often correlated with higher poverty levels as measured by free and reduced lunch eligibility.

The district's two magnet schools, Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School and Birch Grove School For The Arts, demonstrate that specialized programs can help boost student achievement, even in a district with overall lower performance. However, the district's virtual elementary school option, 279Online Learning Program K-5, has the lowest MCA-III proficiency rates, suggesting that remote learning may not be as effective as in-person instruction for many students.

District Detail

 11200 93rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605

 (763) 391-7000

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 446 Minnesota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 21,138

Primary Schools: 18
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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