For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,777 students in North Branch, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in North Branch, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in North Branch, MN are Sunrise River Elementary School, North Branch Area High School and North Branch Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Branch, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: 1-5
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Distance Learning Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1244
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1244
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
Grades: PK-K
| 209 students
North Branch, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Grades: 12
| 29 students
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Grades: PK
| 26 students
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: PK
| 56 students
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Branch, MN?
The top ranked public schools in North Branch, MN include Sunrise River Elementary School, North Branch Area High School and North Branch Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Branch, MN?
9 public schools are located in North Branch, MN.
What percentage of students in North Branch, MN go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in North Branch, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch, MN?
North Branch, MN public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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