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Best Elk River Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,313 students in Elk River, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk River, MN are Spectrum High School, Elk River Senior High School and Online728 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Elk River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spectrum High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Elk River, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elk River Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Online728 High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Ivan Sand Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.
Special Education School
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ivan Sand Community School- I.s.
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online High School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: K-8
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elk River, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk River, MN include Spectrum High School, Elk River Senior High School and Online728 High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elk River?
11 public high schools are located in Elk River.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River?
Elk River public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?

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