Best High Schools in Anoka County, MN

Anoka County, MN has 56 high schools with 28,274 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Anoka County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Anoka County don't meet expectations.

1. Secondary Lighthouse

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students

2. Elk River Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

3. Centennial High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1982 Students

4. Zimmerman High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students

5. Forest Lake Area High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students

6. Northwest Passage High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwest Passage High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students

7. St. Francis High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students

8. Andover High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students

9. Blaine High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2969 Students

10. Champlin Park High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2983 Students

Best Middle Schools in Anoka County, MN

Anoka County, MN has 23 middle schools with 19,284 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Anoka County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Anoka County meet expectations.

1. Chippewa Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1089 Students

2. Oak View Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students

3. Roosevelt Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students

4. Salk Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

5. Centennial Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1529 Students

6. Forest Lake Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students

7. Central Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students

8. Zimmerman Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

9. Jackson Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1981 Students

10. Northdale Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Anoka County, MN

Anoka County, MN has 83 elementary schools with 32,728 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Anoka County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Anoka County exceed expectations.

1. Elementary Lighthouse

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 24 Students

2. Mckinley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students

3. Centerville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students

4. Andover Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1189 Students

5. Rum River Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 863 Students

6. Rice Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students

7. Parker Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

8. Sunrise Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1078 Students

9. Twin Lakes Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students

10. Blue Heron Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

80,463

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

B

16.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,241 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Anoka County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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