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Best Sherburne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 4,980 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN are Spectrum High School, Becker Senior High School and Big Lake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherburne County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sherburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public high schools.
Sherburne County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Lake Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Sherburne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Becker Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12000 Hancock St Se
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Big Lake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
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: n/an/a
Becker Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12000 Hancock St Se
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sherburne County, MN include Spectrum High School, Becker Senior High School and Big Lake Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sherburne County?
17 public high schools are located in Sherburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County?
Sherburne County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sherburne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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