For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,395 students in 55330, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55330, MN are Salk Middle School, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 and Prairie View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55330 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55330, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55330, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 857 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: #66.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Online728 Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
55330, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55330, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55330, MN include Salk Middle School, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 and Prairie View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55330?
9 public middle schools are located in 55330.
What is the racial composition of students in 55330?
55330 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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