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Schools in Anoka · Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

Anoka’s public schools outscore 72% of Minnesota districts

On the state math tests, 52% of Anoka’s students scored proficient, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Anoka, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#120of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 4 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 7 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
87%
▲ 4 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 6% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.5
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
12
4,943 students on the public path
In brief

Anoka’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,135 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Anoka Middle School for the Arts, then Anoka High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Stephen School (private), Montessori Renaissance Academy (private) and Anoka Adventist Christian School (private) are in town. Secondary Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Anoka’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Minnesota school districts, #120 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1409)Better than 75%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 18,290 test results and a graduating class of 3,213 could put Anoka anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Anoka’s students in the tested grades sat them (17,895 in math, 18,686 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Anoka, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+
6–8Anoka Middle School for the ArtsAnoka-Hennepin Public School DistrictC+
9–12Anoka High SchoolAnoka-Hennepin Public School DistrictB−

Anoka’s public schools are run by Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, which also serves Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park and Champlin and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Anoka-Hennepin Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 50 schools · 38,354 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$16,135MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 51.1% · 18686 students tested
Math52%
State average 44.8% · 17895 students tested

Anoka vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Anoka’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AnokaB+Anoka-Hennepin Public
RamseyA−Anoka-Hennepin Public PK–12 · Elk River PK–12
Coon RapidsB+Anoka-Hennepin Public
AndoverB+Anoka-Hennepin Public
ChamplinB+Anoka-Hennepin Public
DaytonB+Anoka-Hennepin Public

All 5 neighbors share Anoka-Hennepin Public with Anoka, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Anoka

13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Anokaby address
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
C+
576 students14:1Rate it →
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
Elementary · Grades K–5
C+
432 students15:1Rate it →
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
1,587 students17:1Rate it →
Anoka High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
2,348 students18:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Early Childhood/Special Education
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
Special Education
1,048 students25:1Rate it →
Anoka-Hennepin Tech High School
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
131 students12:1Rate it →
Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.T.E.P
High · Grades 10–12
Career and Technical
83 students3:1Rate it →
Sandburg Regional High School
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
217 students9:1Rate it →
Two Rivers Transition at Franklin
High · Grades 12
Special Education
223 students6:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Anokanot counted as local schools
Secondary Virtual School
High · Grades 6–12
C−
Online
70 students32:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Stephen School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
365 students18:1Rate it →
Montessori Renaissance Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
120 students16:1Rate it →
Anoka Adventist Christian School
Elementary · Grades K–4
Private · Religious
6 students6:1Rate it →

Left off: 5 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program, Elementary Virtual School, Anoka MS for the Arts - Washington, Anoka MS for the Arts - Fred Moore and ESC Preschool).

Questions about Anoka’s schools

Are Anoka’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Anoka children attend outscore 72% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #120 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Anoka in?

Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 38,354 students in 50 schools (2024–25).

Where do Anoka kids go to high school?

Anoka High School, with 2,348 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Anoka’s graduation rate?

87% of the class of 2023 in Anoka-Hennepin Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Anoka spend per student?

$16,135 in Anoka-Hennepin Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Anoka?

Yes: St. Stephen School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 365 students), Montessori Renaissance Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 120 students) and Anoka Adventist Christian School (religious, grades K–4, 6 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.