Top 10 Best Sherburne County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,329 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN are Salk Middle School, Zimmerman Middle School and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherburne County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sherburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sherburne County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Zimmerman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Becker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13725 Bradley Blvd
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Rank: #88.
Big Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #99.
Vandenberge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1010.
Online728 Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #1111.
Big Lake Online 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sherburne County, MN

Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 3-5
| 4 students
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN include Salk Middle School, Zimmerman Middle School and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Sherburne County?
13 public middle schools are located in Sherburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County?
Sherburne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sherburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sherburne County include: Vandenberge Middle School vs. Salk Middle School, Salk Middle School vs. Vandenberge Middle School

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