Top 10 Best Sherburne County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,196 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN are Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Prairie View Middle School and Salk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherburne County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Sherburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Sherburne County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Becker Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13725 Bradley Blvd
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Big Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #88.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #99.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 2-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Lake Online 6-12
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sherburne County, MN

Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 3-5
| 4 students
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN include Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Prairie View Middle School and Salk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sherburne County, MN?
12 public middle schools are located in Sherburne County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County, MN?
Sherburne County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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