Minnesota›Sherburne County›Elk River
Best Schools in Elk River, Minnesota
Compare 19 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
19
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,763
Total Students
Across Elk River
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
19 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score52%
ELA Assessment Score57%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,562 students at Elk River Senior High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Twin Lakes Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
10051 191St Ave Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
7.4
Rating
Students
704
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
75%
Parker Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
500 School St, Elk River, MN 55330
7.2
Rating
Students
513
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
73%
Meadowvale Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
12701 Elk Lake Rd, Elk River, MN 55330
6.8
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
67%
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-6
11044 Industrial Circle Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
6.5
Rating
Students
147
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
52%
Spectrum High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
17796 Industrial Circle Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
6.2
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
47%
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
charter schoolmiddleGrade 7-8
17823 Industrial Circle Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
5.6
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
44%
Elk River Senior High
publichighGrade 9-12
900 School St, Elk River, MN 55330
5.6
Rating
Students
1,562
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
55%
Salk Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
11970 Highland Rd, Elk River, MN 55330
5.5
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
53%
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1232 School St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
5
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Isd 728 Focus/Journey
publichighK2-12
948 Proctor Rd, Elk River, MN 55330
5
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Online728 High School
publichighGrade 9-12
11500 193Rd Ave Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
5
Rating
Students
81
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Lincoln Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
998 Jackson Street Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
5
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
49%
Vandenberge Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
948 Proctor Ave, Elk River, MN 55330
4.5
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Three Rivers Montessori School
charter schoolmiddleK-6
17267 Yale St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
3.5
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Ivan Sand Community High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1232 School St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
3.5
Rating
Students
88
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
50%
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
publicelementaryK-5
11500 193Rd Ave Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
0
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
publichighGrade 9-12
1232 School St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
0
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
publicelementaryPK-PK
1170 Main St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
0
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
publichighGrade 12-12
11500 193Rd Ave Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
0
Rating
Students
28
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Elk River
Elk River, Minnesota is home to 19 schools serving over 6,763 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk River, Minnesota?
There are 19 schools in Elk River, serving 6,763 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Elk River?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Elk River include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Elk River?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Elk River is 15.8:1.