Best Schools in Isanti County, MN
Isanti County, MN has 39 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 15,744 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Isanti County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Isanti County, MN
The top high schools in Isanti County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Francis High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
2. Cambridge-isanti High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1605 Students
3. Ogilvie Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Ogilvie Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 231 Students
4. Braham Area Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braham Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 344 Students
5. North Branch Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
6. Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
7. Riverside Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
8. Milaca 7-12 Online
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milaca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
9. Princeton Online Mn
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
10. Moving Forward
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Isanti County, MN
The top middle schools in Isanti County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. Princeton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
3. St. Francis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
4. Isanti Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
5. North Branch Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
6. Art & Science Academy Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Art And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 131 Students
7. Riverside Academy Mlp
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 5 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Isanti County, MN
The top elementary schools in Isanti County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Francis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
2. Braham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braham Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
3. Cambridge Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
4. Princeton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 746 Students
5. East Bethel Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
6. Sunrise River Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 875 Students
7. Art And Science Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Art And Science Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 206 Students
8. Milaca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milaca Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 851 Students
9. Isanti Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 404 Students
10. Cambridge-isanti Steam School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Isanti County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Isanti County, MN has a total population of 41,135 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Isanti 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 Isanti County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Isanti County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Isanti 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 Isanti County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Isanti County, MN
How many schools are in Isanti County, MN?
Isanti County, MN has 39 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 15,744 students in total.
How do schools in Isanti County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Isanti County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Isanti County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Isanti 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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Isanti County
3 places in Isanti County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist (17 schools)