Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
About the School
- Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning in Finland, MN, serves 286 co–ed students in grades 4 through 6 within a nonsectarian, rural setting.
- The school has a student–teacher 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Students By Grade
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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning is Celebration Christian Academy (56.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus (55.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Duluth (55.8 miles away)
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Distance: 55.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1 W Chisholm St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Distance: 56.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Distance: 58.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Distance: 56.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 22 students
Baptist
310 Stuntz Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-2502
Distance: 56.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 58.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Distance: 59.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 62.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Baptist
208 52nd Ave E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-6947
Distance: 55.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1 W Chisholm St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Distance: 56.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Distance: 58.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Distance: 56.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Distance: 58.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Distance: 59.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Distance: 62.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1419 Baxter Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-2976
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
7.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
20.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Highway 2, # 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
32.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
33.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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