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Anoka County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Anoka County number 145, teaching approximately 59,656 Minnesota students against a population of 370,349. By grade band, the county runs 69 elementary, 16 middle, and 53 high schools.

7-year change in Anoka County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
59,264
+1,668 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
124
+15 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 68%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
17%
was 12%
% Asian
8%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
145
18 districts
Enrollment
59,656
NCES CCD
Median income
$101,869
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.0%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
69
27,482 students
Middle
16
12,260 students
High
53
19,616 students
Combined / other
7
298 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Anoka-Hennepin School District
30,321 students · 18 districts in Anoka County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Anoka County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
6%
Black
9%
Asian
6%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
12%
Black
17%
Asian
8%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.7% under 18

Test scores in Anoka County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 68 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 68 schools in Anoka County ranked by score →

All schools (145)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Blaine High SchoolBlaineHigh09-123,157·
Anoka High SchoolAnokaHigh09-122,348·
Centennial High SchoolCircle PinesHigh09-122,067·
Coon Rapids High SchoolCoon RapidsHigh09-121,975·
SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGHSpring Lake ParkHigh09-121,909·
Andover High SchoolAndoverHigh09-121,758·
Westwood Intermediate & Middle SchBlaineMiddle05-081,646·
Centennial MiddleLino LakesMiddle06-081,595·
Anoka Middle School for the ArtsAnokaMiddle06-081,587·
Coon Rapids Middle SchoolCoon RapidsMiddle06-081,295·
Oak View MiddleAndoverMiddle06-081,282·
Andover ElementaryAndoverElementaryKG-051,165·
Columbia Heights Senior HighColumbia HeightsHigh09-121,141·
St. Francis HighSaint FrancisHigh09-121,139·
Northdale MiddleCoon RapidsMiddle06-081,108·
Roosevelt MiddleBlaineMiddle06-081,087·
Early Childhood/Special EducationAnokaElementaryPK-PK1,048·
Sunrise ElementaryBlaineElementaryKG-051,015·
DAVINCI ACADEMYHam LakeElementaryKG-08952·
Ramsey ElementaryRamseyElementaryKG-05910·
St. Francis MiddleSaint FrancisMiddle06-08890·
Rum River ElementaryAndoverElementaryKG-05850·
Fridley Senior HighFridleyHigh09-12796·
Brookside ElementaryRamseyElementaryKG-05779·
PACT CHARTER SECONDARYRamseyHigh06-12730·
Columbia AcademyColumbia HeightsMiddle06-08719·
Blue Heron ElementaryLino LakesElementaryKG-05707·
Fridley MiddleFridleyMiddle05-08694·
Rice Lake ElementaryLino LakesElementaryKG-05687·
Centerview ElementaryBlaineElementaryPK-04685·
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolCedarElementaryKG-05680·
PACT Charter ElementaryRamseyElementaryKG-05673·
Jefferson ElementaryBlaineElementaryKG-05650·
Johnsville ElementaryBlaineElementaryKG-05644·
McKinley ElementaryHam LakeElementaryKG-05636·
St. Francis ElementarySaint FrancisElementaryKG-05621·
Centerville ElementaryCentervilleElementaryKG-05607·
Wilson ElementaryAnokaElementaryKG-05576·
Valley View ElementaryColumbia HeightsElementaryPK-05568·
Woodcrest El. Spanish ImmersionFridleyElementaryKG-04558·
Sand Creek ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05557·
University Avenue Elementary - AeroBlaineElementaryPK-05557·
Highland ElementaryColumbia HeightsElementaryPK-05534·
Park Terrace ElementarySpring Lake ParkElementaryPK-04532·
Centennial ElementaryCircle PinesElementaryPK-05502·
Lino Lakes ElementaryLino LakesElementaryPK-06501·
Eisenhower ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05491·
NORTHPOINT ELEMENTARYBlaineElementaryKG-04488·
Morris Bye ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05472·
Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci EgngCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05469·
East Bethel Elementary SchoolCedarElementaryKG-05460·
Stevenson ElementaryFridleyElementaryPK-04459·
Adams ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryPK-05454·
Columbus ElementaryForest LakeElementaryPK-06441·
Mississippi ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05439·
Crooked Lake ElementaryAndoverElementaryKG-05438·
North Park School for InnovationFridleyElementaryPK-05433·
Hayes ElementaryFridleyElementaryPK-04432·
Lincoln Elementary School for ArtsAnokaElementaryKG-05432·
Linwood ElementaryWyomingElementaryPK-06400·
Golden Lake ElementaryCircle PinesElementaryPK-05394·
Hamilton ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryKG-05391·
Madison ElementaryBlaineElementaryKG-05369·
Prodeo Columbia Heights MiddleColumbia HeightsMiddle05-08291·
Paladin Career and Tech High SchoolCoon RapidsHigh09-12257·
Bultum AcademyColumbia HeightsElementaryPK-08249·
Prodeo Columbia Heights ElementaryColumbia HeightsElementary02-04227·
Star of the North - East BethelEast BethelElementaryKG-08224·
Two Rivers Transition at FranklinAnokaHigh12-12223·
Prodeo Columbia Heights PrimaryColumbia HeightsElementaryPK-01218·
Sandburg Regional High SchoolAnokaHigh09-12217·
Anoka-Hennepin Regional High SchoolAnokaHigh09-12203·
Metro Heights AcademyFridleyHigh09-12198·
NORTHWEST PASSAGE HIGH SCHOOLCoon RapidsHigh09-12156·
River Trail Learning Ctr @ LO JacobCoon RapidsCombinedKG-12153·
Saints AcademySaint FrancisHigh07-12144·
Voluntary Prekindergarten SchoolFridleyElementaryPK-PK138·
Anoka-Hennepin Tech High SchoolAnokaHigh09-12131·
EARLY EDUCATIONSpring Lake ParkElementaryPK-PK123·
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning CtrFridleyHigh09-12121·
Star of the North - Coon RapidsCoon RapidsElementaryKG-08120·
ECSE@ ISD 15 Lifelong LearningOak GroveElementaryPK-PK117·
PathwaysCoon RapidsHigh12-12112·
Early Childhood CenterLino LakesElementaryPK-KG109·
Karner Blue Education CenterBlaineCombinedKG-09101·
Saints Online High SchoolSaint FrancisHigh09-1287·
Innovation Sci & Tech ElementaryCoon RapidsElementaryPK-0583·
Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.T.E.PAnokaHigh10-1283·
Centennial Area Learning CenterCircle PinesHigh07-1279·
BRIDGESAndoverHigh12-1277·
Early ChildhoodColumbia HeightsElementaryPK-PK74·
Secondary Virtual SchoolAnokaHigh06-1270·
Spring Lake Park High School ALPSpring Lake ParkHigh11-1264·
ECFC - VPKOak GroveElementaryPK-PK60·
SLP Schools Online SecondarySpring Lake ParkHigh07-1243·
Early Childhood Special Education SFridleyElementaryPK-PK39·
Compass-Bell CenterCoon RapidsHigh06-1237·
Secondary LighthouseSpring Lake ParkHigh07-1234·
Anoka-Hennepin Regn Night SchoolCoon RapidsHigh09-1230·
Elementary LighthouseSpring Lake ParkElementary01-0629·

Cities in Anoka County

Coon Rapids22 schoolsAnoka18 schoolsFridley17 schoolsBlaine14 schoolsColumbia Heights14 schoolsLino Lakes11 schoolsSaint Francis10 schoolsSpring Lake Park10 schoolsCircle Pines8 schoolsAndover6 schoolsRamsey4 schoolsCedar2 schoolsEast Bethel2 schoolsHam Lake2 schoolsOak Grove2 schoolsCenterville1 schoolForest Lake1 schoolWyoming1 school

About Anoka County

Anoka County is a broad Minnesota county of about 370,349 residents, home to 145 public schools and roughly 59,656 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $101,869 a year, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 31% higher than the Minnesota median.

For a sense of the school types, Anoka County comprises 69 elementary schools (27,482 students), 16 middle schools (12,260), 53 high schools (19,616), and 7 combined or other schools.

Anoka-Hennepin School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 30,321 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 59,264 students, expanded 3% from the 57,596 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 109 to 124 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 68% to 55%.

On allk12, the community for Anoka County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Anoka County?
Anoka County, Minnesota has 145 public K-12 schools serving approximately 59,656 students.
How many high schools are in Anoka County?
Anoka County, Minnesota has 53 public high schools, serving approximately 19,616 students.
How many middle schools are in Anoka County?
Anoka County, Minnesota has 16 public middle schools, serving approximately 12,260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Anoka County?
Anoka County, Minnesota has 69 public elementary schools, serving approximately 27,482 students.
What is the largest school district in Anoka County?
Anoka-Hennepin School District is the largest school district in Anoka County, serving approximately 30,321 students. The county contains 18 school districts overall.
What is the population of Anoka County?
Anoka County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 370,349, with a median age of 39. About 23.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Anoka County?
Median household income in Anoka County is $101,869, above the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Anoka County?
Approximately 32.2% of adults 25 and older in Anoka County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Anoka County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.0% of students in Anoka County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anoka County schools?
Across Anoka County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.2 to 1.

Anoka County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data