For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,508 students in Anoka, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anoka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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 | 1,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Anoka, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anoka, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anoka, MN include Brookside Elementary School, Pact Charter Elementary School and Ramsey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anoka?
11 public elementary schools are located in Anoka.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka?
Anoka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Anoka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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