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Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning

6282 Cranberry Rd
Finland, MN 55603
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning in Finland, MN, serves 286 co鈥揺d students in grades 4 through 6 within a nonsectarian, rural setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 22 teachers.
Founded in 1971, the campus spans 2,000 acres dedicated to environmental learning programs.
The student body includes 5.24% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for having one of the largest student enrollments.

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Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Campus Size
2000 acres

Student Body

Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning's ranking?
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning?
The application deadline for Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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