For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,508 students in Anoka, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anoka, MN are Brookside Elementary School, Pact Charter Elementary School and Ramsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anoka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anoka, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17003 Nowthen Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-5200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-5200
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Pact Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15100 Nowthen Blvd
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4000
Grades: K-5
| 946 students
Rank: #44.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School For Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 S St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3100
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3100
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Sunny Ln N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4701
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4701
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
Elementary Virtual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1523 5th Ave S
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-5000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,604 students
Rank: #1010.
Secondary Virtual School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Anoka, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Grades: K
| n/a students
1902 2nd Ave South
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2171 6th Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-4600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anoka, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anoka, MN include Brookside Elementary School, Pact Charter Elementary School and Ramsey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anoka?
11 public elementary schools are located in Anoka.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka?
Anoka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Anoka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anoka include: Brookside Elementary School vs. Ramsey Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School For Arts, Lincoln Elementary School For Arts vs. Wilson Elementary School
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