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Best Elk River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,007 students in Elk River, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 340 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Elk River, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elk River, MN are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Meadowvale Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elk River, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Gr: K-4 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Gr: K-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
998 Jackson Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 2-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1515.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Three Rivers Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17267 Yale St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Alternative School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: PK | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- I.s.
Alternative School
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online High School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elk River, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Elk River, MN include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Meadowvale Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elk River?
26 public schools are located in Elk River.
What percentage of students in Elk River go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Elk River are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River?
Elk River public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?

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