For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 4,946 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN are Elk River Senior High School, Spectrum High School and Becker Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherburne County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Sherburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Sherburne County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Lake Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sherburne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #22.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Becker Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Big Lake Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #66.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 2-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becker Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- Is
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions
Special Education School
501 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Correctional Facility-st. Cloud High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Snw - Becker Intermediate (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 3-5
| 4 students
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN include Elk River Senior High School, Spectrum High School and Becker Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sherburne County, MN?
16 public high schools are located in Sherburne County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County, MN?
Sherburne County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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