Photo: 123dieinafire · Public domainHam Lake’s public schools outscore 72% of Minnesota districts
In Ham Lake, 52% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ham Lake, 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.
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.
Ham Lake’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1011 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ham Lake’s, its schools beat 62%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 ↓
One elementary school, then six middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Davinci Academy is in town. 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.
What’s behind Ham Lake’s grade
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.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ham Lake, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Ham Lake
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 636 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Ham Lake’s public schools are run by Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, which also serves Andover, Anoka, Blaine and Brooklyn Park and others. Parts of Ham Lake (12% of its land) are served by Forest Lake Public instead. 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.
Above the state in reading
Ham Lake vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Ham Lake’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Lake | B+ | Anoka-Hennepin Public |
| Andover | B+ | Anoka-Hennepin Public |
| Columbus | B | Forest Lake Public |
| East Bethel | B | St. Francis Area Schools |
| Blaine | B+ | Spring Lake Park PK–12 · Anoka-Hennepin Public PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Anoka-Hennepin Public with Ham Lake, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Ham Lake
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).
Questions about Ham Lake’s schools
Are Ham Lake’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ham Lake 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 62%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ham Lake in?
Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 38,354 students in 50 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ham Lake are served by Forest Lake Public.
Where do Ham Lake kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Blaine High School, Champlin Park High School, Anoka High School, Coon Rapids High School and Andover High School.
What is Ham Lake’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 Ham Lake spend per student?
$16,135 in Anoka-Hennepin Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Ham Lake families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ham Lake → They have their own page.
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.