For the 2025 school year, there are 126 public schools serving 57,156 students in Anoka County, MN (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,295 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Anoka County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Anoka County, MN are Elementary Lighthouse, Secondary Lighthouse and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Anoka County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anoka County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elementary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 1-6
| 37 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1740 Constance Blvd Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-3400
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-3400
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14950 Hanson Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-1700
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-1700
Grades: K-5
| 1,203 students
Rank: #55.
Rum River Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16950 Verdin St Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8200
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8200
Grades: K-5
| 851 students
Rank: #66.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Birch St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12576 Lever St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 433-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 433-5000
Grades: K-5
| 996 students
Rank: #88.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Oak View Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15400 Hanson Blvd
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-5600
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #1111.
Crooked Lake Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2939 Bunker Lake Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-2100
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-2100
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1212.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Territorial Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3300
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1313.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6200
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6200
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1414.
St. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22919 St. Francis Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8671
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1515.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1616.
Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2369 109th Ave Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-2800
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-2800
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
Slp Schools Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Rank: #1818.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1919.
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) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2020.
Johnsville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
991 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3000
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3000
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: K-5
| 946 students
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #2323.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,544 students
Rank: #2424.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 124th Ct
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5700
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #2525.
Andover High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Andover Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #2626.
Centennial High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #2727.
Mississippi Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10620 Direct River Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3500
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2828.
Lino Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Main Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #2929.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-2300
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-2300
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #3030.
Blaine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,103 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #3232.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12156 Olive St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-4300
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #3333.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #3434.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
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Anoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Grades: 4-8
| 115 students
Accurate Specialty Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3758 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Achieve Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Adult Diploma High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Grades: 12
| 27 students
Alc Hosterman I.S. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6100 W. Moore Lake Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alexandra House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2727 North Ferry Street
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Anoka Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Anoka Secondary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9237 East River Rd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Avanti (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
Crossroads School & Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Crossroads South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
Crossroads-north Campus Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
11238 Crooked Lake Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Fridley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6100 W Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Learning Alternative Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Learning Alternatives Community School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7925 Able St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Mercy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 422-4725
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 422-4725
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Metro Heights Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
N E Metro Independent Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 81st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10267 University Ave. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Connections - Compass High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
199 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw Suit
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Open Door Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Our School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6085 7th St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Grades: K
| n/a students
St. Francis Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
St. Francis Alc I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield Dr
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Grades: 4-6
| 491 students
1902 2nd Ave South
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anoka County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Anoka County, MN include Elementary Lighthouse, Secondary Lighthouse and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anoka County?
126 public schools are located in Anoka County.
What percentage of students in Anoka County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Anoka County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka County?
Anoka County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anoka County include: Star Of The North Academy Charter S vs. Coon Rapids Middle School, Columbia Heights Senior High School vs. Fridley Senior High School, Stevenson Elementary School vs. Hayes Elementary School
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