Best Schools in Nowthen, MN
Nowthen, MN has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,260 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Nowthen don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nowthen, MN
The top high schools in Nowthen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zimmerman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
2. Elk River Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
3. St. Francis High
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Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
4. Anoka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nowthen, MN
The top middle schools in Nowthen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zimmerman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
2. Salk Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
3. Anoka Middle School For The Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1678 Students
4. St. Francis Middle
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Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nowthen, MN
The top elementary schools in Nowthen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Lakes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students
2. Brookside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 764 Students
3. St. Francis Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Francis Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
4. Parker Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 543 Students
6. Zimmerman Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nowthen, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nowthen, MN has a total population of 4,718 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nowthen, 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 Nowthen, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nowthen, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nowthen, 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 Nowthen, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nowthen, MN
How many schools are in Nowthen, MN?
Nowthen, MN has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,260 students in total.
How do schools in Nowthen perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Nowthen score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Nowthen don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nowthen?
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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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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