For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,392 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherburne County, MN are Salk Middle School, Becker Middle School and Prairie View Middle School. 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 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), 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 20% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Becker Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13725 Bradley Blvd
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6300
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Maciver Ave Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Online728 Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #99.
Big Lake Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Vandenberge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Program
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6-8
Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Correctional Facility-st. Cloud High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062
Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: K-8
Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Snw - Becker Intermediate (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 3-5 | 4 students
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-12
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 2-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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, Becker Middle School and Prairie View Middle School.
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 20% 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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