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Best Isanti County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,198 students in Isanti County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 64 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Isanti County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN are Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge-isanti Steam School and Braham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isanti County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Isanti County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Isanti County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Gr: 3-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge-isanti Steam School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Braham Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Sw 8th St
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Art And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
903 6th Avenue Ct Ne, Ste A
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0039
Gr: K-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6301
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Cambridge-isanti High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Nw 8th Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Gr: 9-12 | 1,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Art & Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 7th Avenue Court Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0039
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Isanti Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Gr: 3-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1313.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Braham Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
C-i Education Center
Alternative School
625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Primary School
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Primary School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Moving Forward
Special Education School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-7733
Gr: 12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy I.s.
Alternative School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6252
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River East Education Program
Special Education School
1730 3rd Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN include Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge-isanti Steam School and Braham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Isanti County?
24 public schools are located in Isanti County.
What percentage of students in Isanti County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Isanti County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Isanti County?
Isanti County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Isanti County are often viewed compared to one another?

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