Prairiecare Maplewood serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairiecare Maplewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairiecare Maplewood's student population of 18 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairiecare Maplewood is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
61%
60%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Prairiecare Maplewood?
The graduation rate of Prairiecare Maplewood is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prairiecare Maplewood?
18 students attend Prairiecare Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Prairiecare Maplewood students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairiecare Maplewood?
Prairiecare Maplewood has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairiecare Maplewood offer ?
Prairiecare Maplewood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairiecare Maplewood part of?
Prairiecare Maplewood is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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