For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,003 students in Elk River, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Elk River, MN are Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 and Spectrum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter 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.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Three Rivers Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17267 Yale St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Grades: K-6
| 163 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 charter schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Elk River, MN include Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 and Spectrum High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Elk River, MN?
4 public charter schools are located in Elk River, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River, MN?
Elk River, MN public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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