Best Schools in Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County, MN has 58 public schools (19 high, 14 middle, 22 elementary) serving 28,638 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Sherburne County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sherburne County, MN
The top high schools in Sherburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spectrum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
2. Zimmerman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
3. Elk River Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
4. Becker Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
5. Monticello Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
6. Foley Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
7. Online728 High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
8. Big Lake Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
9. Big Lake Online 6-12
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Projected Test Scores
Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 128 Students
10. Technical Senior High
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St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sherburne County, MN
The top middle schools in Sherburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 6 • 133 Students
2. Foley Intermediate Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 735 Students
3. Zimmerman Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
4. Big Lake Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
5. Becker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
6. Salk Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
7. Monticello Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
8. Princeton Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
9. Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 288 Students
10. Vandenberge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sherburne County, MN
The top elementary schools in Sherburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 569 Students
2. Twin Lakes Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students
3. Meadowvale Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
4. Parker Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Pinewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
7. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 543 Students
8. Becker Intermediate Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 666 Students
9. Independence Elementary
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Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 660 Students
10. Princeton Intermediate School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 746 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sherburne County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sherburne County, MN has a total population of 97,183 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sherburne 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 Sherburne County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sherburne County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sherburne 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 Sherburne County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sherburne County, MN
How many schools are in Sherburne County, MN?
Sherburne County, MN has 58 public schools: 19 high schools, 14 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 28,638 students in total.
How do schools in Sherburne County perform on state tests?
On average, 58 schools in Sherburne County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Sherburne County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sherburne 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: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sherburne County
5 places in Sherburne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Elk River (16)
- Big Lake (6)
- Becker (4)
- Zimmerman (4)
- Clear Lake (1)
School districts (4)
- Elk River Public School District (26 schools)
- Big Lake Public School District (6 schools)
- Becker Public School District (4 schools)
- Spectrum High School (3 schools)