For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,158 students in Elk River, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elk River, MN are Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Prairie View Middle School and Salk Middle School. 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 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% 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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elk River, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #66.
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
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
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 55 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 middle schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elk River, MN include Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Prairie View Middle School and Salk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elk River, MN?
8 public middle schools are located in Elk River, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River, MN?
Elk River, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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