Best Schools in Anoka County, MN
Anoka County, MN has 166 public schools (56 high, 23 middle, 83 elementary) serving 80,463 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Anoka County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anoka County, MN
The top high schools in Anoka County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Secondary Lighthouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Elk River Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
3. Centennial High School
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Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1982 Students
4. Zimmerman High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
5. Forest Lake Area High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
6. Northwest Passage High School
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Projected Test Scores
Northwest Passage High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
7. St. Francis High
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Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
8. Andover High School
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students
9. Blaine High School
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2969 Students
10. Champlin Park High School
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2983 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anoka County, MN
The top middle schools in Anoka County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chippewa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1089 Students
2. Oak View Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students
3. Roosevelt Middle
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Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
4. Salk Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
5. Centennial Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1529 Students
6. Forest Lake Elementary
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students
7. Central Middle
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White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
8. Zimmerman Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
9. Jackson Middle
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Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1981 Students
10. Northdale Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anoka County, MN
The top elementary schools in Anoka County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary Lighthouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 24 Students
2. Mckinley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
3. Centerville Elementary
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Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
4. Andover Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1189 Students
5. Rum River Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 863 Students
6. Rice Lake Elementary
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Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
7. Parker Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
8. Sunrise Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1078 Students
9. Twin Lakes Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students
10. Blue Heron Elementary
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Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 761 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anoka County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anoka County, MN has a total population of 363,887 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anoka County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Anoka County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anoka County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anoka County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anoka County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anoka County, MN
How many schools are in Anoka County, MN?
Anoka County, MN has 166 public schools: 56 high schools, 23 middle schools and 83 elementary schools, serving 80,463 students in total.
How do schools in Anoka County perform on state tests?
On average, 166 schools in Anoka County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Anoka County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anoka County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Anoka County
13 places in Anoka County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Coon Rapids (13)
- Blaine (11)
- Columbia Heights (11)
- Fridley (10)
- Anoka (7)
- Andover (6)
- Circle Pines (6)
- Lino Lakes (6)
- Spring Lake Park (5)
- Ramsey (4)
- Ham Lake (2)
- Centerville (1)
- Wyoming (1)
School districts (7)
- Anoka-Hennepin School District (46 schools)
- Centennial Public School District (13 schools)
- St. Francis Area Schools (12 schools)
- Spring Lake Park Public Schools (11 schools)
- Columbia Heights Public School Dist (9 schools)
- Fridley Public School District (8 schools)
- Prodeo Academy (4 schools)