Best Elk River Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,463 students in Elk River, MN.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk River, MN are Salk Middle School, Prairie View Middle School and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elk River, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Elk River 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), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).