Best Public Elementary Schools in North Branch, MN (2025-26)

Best North Branch Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in North Branch, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in North Branch, MN are Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and Distance Learning Academy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North Branch, MN public elementary schools have an score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in North Branch, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sunrise River Elementary School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
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37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100

Gr: 1-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406

Gr: K-5 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Distance Learning Academy Secondary

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
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38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406

Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Phoenix Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656

Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #55.

North Branch Area Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
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38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300

Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306

Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013

Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

North Branch Main St. Elementary School (Closed 2009)

6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100

Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Branch, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in North Branch, MN include Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and Distance Learning Academy Secondary.

How many public elementary schools are located in North Branch?

5 public elementary schools are located in North Branch.

What is the racial composition of students in North Branch?

North Branch public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).