For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,985 students in Elk River, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk River, MN are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Meadowvale Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Gr: K-4 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Gr: K-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
998 Jackson Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Online728 Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1313.
Online728 Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Three Rivers Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17267 Yale St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Alternative School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6-8
Elk River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: K-8
Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk River, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk River, MN include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Meadowvale Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk River?
18 public elementary schools are located in Elk River.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River?
Elk River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elk River include: Vandenberge Middle School vs. Salk Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Salk Middle School vs. Vandenberge Middle School
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