For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,825 students in Anoka, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 644 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Anoka, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Anoka, MN are Brookside Elementary School, Pact Charter Elementary School and Ramsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Anoka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anoka, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17003 Nowthen Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-5200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-5200
Gr: K-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Pact Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4301
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4301
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15100 Nowthen Blvd
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4000
Gr: K-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School For Arts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 S St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3100
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3100
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Sunny Ln N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4701
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4701
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Anoka High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3939 N 7th Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Elementary Virtual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Gr: K-5
Rank: #1010.
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1523 5th Ave S
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-5000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Tech High School
Alternative School
1355 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 576-7960
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 576-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood/special Education
Special Education School
1902 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1450
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1450
Gr: PK | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Sandburg Regional High School
Alternative School
1902 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p
Vocational School
1353 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Two Rivers Transition At Franklin
Special Education School
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7600
Gr: 12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anoka, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Anoka, MN include Brookside Elementary School, Pact Charter Elementary School and Ramsey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anoka?
20 public schools are located in Anoka.
What percentage of students in Anoka go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Anoka are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka?
Anoka public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anoka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anoka include: Brookside Elementary School vs. Ramsey Elementary School, Ramsey Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School For Arts vs. Wilson Elementary School
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