For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 6,189 students in Isanti County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 55 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Isanti County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN are Cambridge-isanti Steam School, Cambridge Intermediate School and Braham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isanti County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Isanti County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Isanti County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge-isanti Steam School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 9th Ave Northeast
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Grades: 3-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Braham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
528 Sw 8th St
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3316
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Art And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
903 6th Avenue Ct Ne Ste A
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
Rank: #88.
Cambridge-isanti High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Nw 8th Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #99.
Cambridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1010.
Isanti Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
Art & Science Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 7th Avenue Court Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Grades: 5-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Rank: #1313.
Isanti Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1515.
Braham Area Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Primary School
Magnet School
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Primary School
Magnet School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK-2
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moving Forward
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-7733
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-7733
Grades: 12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6252
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River East Education Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1730 3rd Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Isanti County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Braham Area Learning Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
540 Broadway Ave South
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-4444
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Cambridge Alc East High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
626 N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Cambridge Alc West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6262
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6262
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
310 N Elm
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 1,054 students
Cambridge Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dellwood Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
625c Main St North
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Central Mn Ed. Cable Coop. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 488, 531 Elmhurst Ave. S.
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3674
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3674
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 W County Road 5
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: K-4
| 748 students
Milaca Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
150 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Mn Specialty Health Sys-cambridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1425 E Rum River Dr S
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6196
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6196
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Oak Land Alc West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6250
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Oak Land Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6215
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6215
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Princeton Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Francis Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 W County Road 5
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-8778
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-8778
Grades: K-4
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Isanti County, MN include Cambridge-isanti Steam School, Cambridge Intermediate School and Braham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Isanti County?
23 public schools are located in Isanti County.
What percentage of students in Isanti County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Isanti County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Isanti County?
Isanti County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Isanti County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Isanti County include: Isanti Middle School vs. Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge Middle School vs. Isanti Middle School, Braham Elementary School vs. Cambridge Primary School
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