For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,303 students in Elk River, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Elk River, MN are Elk River Senior High School, Spectrum High School and Ivan Sand Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Elk River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spectrum High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elk River, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #22.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #44.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 2-12
| 23 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
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 12
| 32 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
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
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
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
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Elk River, 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 high schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Elk River, MN include Elk River Senior High School, Spectrum High School and Ivan Sand Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elk River, MN?
10 public high schools are located in Elk River, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River, MN?
Elk River, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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