Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008-1269
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Cambridge-Isanti Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,092 students in Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Cambridge-Isanti Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
5,092 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cambridge-Isanti Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#206 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
45%
50%
51%
46%
41%
78%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,665
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,433
$18,580

Best Cambridge-Isanti Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge-isanti Steam School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Grades: 3-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Cambridge-isanti High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Nw 8th Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Isanti Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
C-i Education Center
Alternative School
625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Primary School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moving Forward
Special Education School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-7733
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy I.s.
Alternative School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cambridge-Isanti Public School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School District manages 18 public schools serving 5,092 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School District is ranked #194 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge-Isanti Public School District?
84% of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cambridge-Isanti Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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