Maxfield Elementary is a small school serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K through 5. Each year we grow stronger through the involvement of families and the community. At Maxfield, our teachers tap into each student’s curiosity, enthusiasm and imagination to engage them fully in learning. Our students experience a full range of learning activities, from gaining skills in reading and writing to performing with African drums. Students in grades Kindergarten through grade 5 attend specialist classes in Phy Ed (Gym), Science, and Art. In addition, through our partnership with the Cultural Wellness Center, students in grades 1 through 5 attend Culture class. During Culture class students learn about each other's cultures and are encouraged to learn about their own culture through self study with their family.

Everyone is welcome at Maxfield and we’re proud of the parents who visit their child's classroom, families who attend our school events and our volunteers and community partners who help students during the school day. Maxfield is, above all, a community that works together to help our children succeed.

Located in the Summit-University area, Maxfield Elementary School provides a unique educational experience that combines best practices in academics with a focus on the urban learner. We've been in the Rondo neighborhood for over 125 years, taking our children through many challenges as the City of St. Paul, and even our country have changed. That's why former students now teach at Maxfield or send their children and grandchildren to learn in the same community they did. Through great teaching, student leadership opportunities, technology, science, and the arts, Maxfield Elementary School provides students in grades Pre-K through five with a well-rounded educational program.

MAXFIELD IN THE NEWS

• WCCO News Story: Maxfield STEM Students Learn Science in Sports
• Girls On The Run Teaches Girls Health, Confidence, Teamwork
• One Principal's Twitter Invite and the Budget realities he Wants to Share
• Teacher of the Year Back to St. Paul School - As Principal, Ryan Vernosh
• Maxfield Elementary School Celebrates 125th Year Anniversary
• Students Create Cookbook to Promote Diversity
• St. Paul Music Teacher's Battle Back After Medical Scare, Jere Solinger
• Fox 9 News Top Teacher Award 2013: Jill Swanson - 2nd Grade
• At St. Paul's Maxfield Elementary, low ranking masks real transformation
• United States Secretary of Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, mentions Maxfield in Speech given to the 2nd annual "Building A Grad Nation Summit"
• Mayor Chris Coleman - Principal for a day at Maxfield
• 60 Maxfield Students Earn Allstars Awards
• Jason DeRusha - Channel 4 CBS for "Good Questions"
  • On Friday, January 13, 2012, Channel 4's Jason DeRusha who reports "Good Questions" on the 10:00 news Monday - Friday, visited Maxfield's 6th grade classrooms. He was here to discuss with them about how to ask good questions. See the 6th Grade page for details and photos.
• Maxfield's own Jessica Freeberg and her Pre-K classroom was recently featured in the Star Tribune. Check out the link.
• GRANT TO HELP BOOST EARLY ED
• St. Paul launches Promise Neighborhood - Maxfield Magnet - Minnesota Public Radio - Promise Neighborhood
• Elder Atum Azzahir - Cutural Wellness Volunteer - hosts a radio show on KMOJ 89.9 FM on your radio dial.
  • “Day One” - The Wellness Program
    • This holistic program explores the cultural, spiritual and physical impact of current events on the well being of People of Color.
    • Tuesdays from 6 – 6:30pm
    • Hosted by Atum Azzahir and Anthony Taylor