Prairiecare Maplewood serves 17 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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairiecare Maplewood's student population of 17 students has declined by 15% 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
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairiecare Maplewood is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Prairiecare Maplewood?
The graduation rate of Prairiecare Maplewood is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prairiecare Maplewood?
17 students attend Prairiecare Maplewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Prairiecare Maplewood students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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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