Top 10 Best Elk River Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,653 students in Elk River, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 386 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Elk River, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Elk River, MN are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Meadowvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elk River, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #55.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #99.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #1010.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1212.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 2-12
| 23 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1616.
Online728 Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Rank: #1717.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1818.
Online728 Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1919.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2020.
Three Rivers Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17267 Yale St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Alternative School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: K-5
| 3 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
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: PK
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- Is
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Elk River, MN include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Meadowvale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elk River, MN?
27 public schools are located in Elk River, MN.
What percentage of students in Elk River, MN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Elk River, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River, MN?
Elk River, MN public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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