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Best Schools in North Branch, MN
North Branch, MN has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,330 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in North Branch underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Branch, MN
The top high schools in North Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge-isanti High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1605 Students
2. Distance Learning Academy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 76 Students
3. North Branch Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
4. Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Croix River Education District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
5. Norse Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Branch, MN
The top middle schools in North Branch, 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. Chisago Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
3. Isanti Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
4. North Branch Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Branch, MN
The top elementary schools in North Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 754 Students
2. Cambridge Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
3. Sunrise River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 875 Students
4. Phoenix Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 160 Students
5. Isanti Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 404 Students
6. Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 11 Students
7. Chisago Lakes El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 398 Students
8. North Branch Area Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 233 Students
9. Cambridge Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 477 Students
10. Isanti Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Branch, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Branch, MN has a total population of 12,930 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Branch, 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 North Branch, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Branch, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Branch, 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 North Branch, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Branch, MN
How many schools are in North Branch, MN?
North Branch, MN has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,330 students in total.
How do schools in North Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in North Branch score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in North Branch underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Branch?
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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Every school in North Branch
5 of 9 schools in North Branch carry a SchoolGrade (4 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 5
All 9 public schools we grade in North Branch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.