For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 991 students in Elk River, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Elk River, MN are Spectrum High School, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk River, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Elk River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elk River, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Three Rivers Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17267 Yale St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 595-1213
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online High School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Gr: 9-12
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
Elk River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
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What are the top ranked public charter schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Elk River, MN include Spectrum High School, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8.
How many public charter schools are located in Elk River?
6 public charter schools are located in Elk River.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River?
Elk River public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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