For the 2026 school year, there are 11 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sherburne County (2026)
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 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: 2-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
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 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
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) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
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 39% (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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