Schools in Elk River, Minnesota (2025)
13 schools · 6,141 students · 7 public, 6 charter · median Enrollment 513.
Elk River, in Minnesota, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,141 students. By level there are 5 middle, 5 elementary, 3 high; by sector 7 public, 6 charter.
The median Enrollment across Elk River's schools is 513, above the Minnesota median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (80.8, top 10% of middle schools nationally), followed by Twin Lakes Elementary (79.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Parker Elementary (78.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), Twin Lakes Elementary (704 students), Salk Middle School (638 students).
Ranked schools in Elk River
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Minnesota.
- 181Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6Elk River · Charter Middle62% Math proficiency · 147 students
- 280Twin Lakes ElementaryElk River · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 379Parker ElementaryElk River · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 513 students
- 477Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8Elk River · Charter Middle63% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 576Meadowvale ElementaryElk River · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 675Salk Middle SchoolElk River · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 638 students
- 771Vandenberge Middle SchoolElk River · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 870Elk River Senior HighElk River · Public High66% Math proficiency · 1,562 students
- 968Spectrum High SchoolElk River · Charter High47% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 1066Three Rivers Montessori SchoolElk River · Charter Elementary30.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 119 students
- 1162Lincoln ElementaryElk River · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 554 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 Elk River · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Charter | 80.8 Top 10% | 62% Math proficiency | 147 |
| 2 | Twin Lakes Elementary Elk River · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.5 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 3 | Parker Elementary Elk River · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 4 | Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Elk River · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Charter | 77.1 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 5 | Meadowvale Elementary Elk River · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 6 | Salk Middle School Elk River · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.4 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 638 |
| 7 | Vandenberge Middle School Elk River · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 8 | Elk River Senior High Elk River · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,562 |
| 9 | Spectrum High School Elk River · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 68.4 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 10 | Three Rivers Montessori School Elk River · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 66.4 Top 50% | 30.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 119 |
| 11 | Lincoln Elementary Elk River · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 554 |
Other schools in Elk River
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Elk River side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Elk River?
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is the highest-ranked school in Elk River with a Success Index (US) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Elk River?
Elk River has 13 schools (5 middle, 5 elementary, 3 high) educating 6,141 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Elk River?
The median Enrollment across schools in Elk River is 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.