Can I use Anoka County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Anoka County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Anoka County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Anoka County?

Start with the 129 listed public schools and 14 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Anoka County Schools & Education

Name: Anoka County, Minnesota Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Anoka County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,673

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#50

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Anoka County

Measured School Summary

Anoka County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.0%.

Funding Context

Anoka County spends $8,673 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Anoka County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

129 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

85.0%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,673

$210 above the state average

School coverage

129

14 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Anoka County has 129 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Anoka County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Anoka County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#50

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Anoka-Hennepin School District

Elementary to high school visible

30,159 students

Elementary 22Middle 5High 15Other 3

45 listed schools in this county slice.

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,764 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 9Other 0

18 listed schools in this county slice.

SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

6,143 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 3Other 2

12 listed schools in this county slice.

St. Francis Area Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,312 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 5Other 3

14 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Anoka-Hennepin School District is the largest listed district slice, with 52 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Anoka County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Anoka County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Anoka County, Minnesota

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Educational Network in Anoka

Anoka County operates a sprawling network of 129 schools across 14 districts, serving 58,096 students. The diverse system includes 56 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 47 high schools, supported by dozens of specialized alternative and special education centers.

Anoka-Hennepin Dominates the Local Landscape

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is a regional powerhouse, managing 52 schools and 38,590 students. Charter schools also play a significant role, with 11 institutions representing roughly 8.5% of the county's total school inventory.

Suburban Intensity and Large Campus Life

School life here is primarily suburban, with 110 of the 129 schools located in developed residential hubs. While the average school size is 488, major institutions like Blaine High School serve nearly 3,000 students on a single campus.

School Overview

Total Schools

129

in Anoka County

Reported Enrollment

58,096

129 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary56

Middle15

High47

Other11

14 School Districts in Anoka County

Anoka-Hennepin School District

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

St. Francis Area Schools

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

11 schools

3,281 students

FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

10 schools

2,788 students

DAVINCI ACADEMY

1 school

970 students

Prodeo Academy

6 schools

961 students

PACT CHARTER SCHOOL

2 schools

686 students

Paladin Career and Tech High School

1 school

202 students

129 Public Schools in Anoka County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Anoka County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Blaine High School	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	BLAINE, 55434Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,969
Anoka High School	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANOKA, 55303Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,322
Coon Rapids High School	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	COON RAPIDS, 55433Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,167
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	CIRCLE PINES, 55014Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,982
SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGH	Profile	SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SPRING LAKE PARK, 55432Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,947
Andover High School	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANDOVER, 55304Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,758
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch	Profile	SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BLAINE, 55434Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	1,691
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANOKA, 55303Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,678
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE	Profile	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	LINO LAKES, 55014Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,529
COON RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	COON RAPIDS, 55433Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,408
NORTHDALE MIDDLE	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	COON RAPIDS, 55448Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,274
OAK VIEW MIDDLE	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANDOVER, 55304Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,268
ANDOVER ELEMENTARY	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANDOVER, 55304Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	1,189
ST. FRANCIS HIGH	Profile	St. Francis Area Schools	SAINT FRANCIS, 55070Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,168
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SENIOR HIGH	Profile	COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, 55421Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,092
Sunrise Elementary	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	BLAINE, 55449Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	1,078
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION	Profile	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANOKA, 55303Suburb: Large	PK	Special Education	1,013
DAVINCI ACADEMY	Profile	DAVINCI ACADEMY	HAM LAKE, 55304Suburb: Large	KG–8	Charter	970
RUM RIVER ELEMENTARY	Record	Anoka-Hennepin School District	ANDOVER, 55304Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	863
FRIDLEY SENIOR HIGH	Record	FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	FRIDLEY, 55432Suburb: Large	9–12	High	854

Blaine High School

Anoka-Hennepin School District

BLAINE, 55434 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,969 students

Anoka High School

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANOKA, 55303 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,322 students

Coon Rapids High School

Anoka-Hennepin School District

COON RAPIDS, 55433 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,167 students

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

CIRCLE PINES, 55014 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,982 students

SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGH

SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPRING LAKE PARK, 55432 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,947 students

Andover High School

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANDOVER, 55304 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,758 students

Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch

SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BLAINE, 55434 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,691 students

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANOKA, 55303 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,678 students

CENTENNIAL MIDDLE

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

LINO LAKES, 55014 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,529 students

COON RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Anoka-Hennepin School District

COON RAPIDS, 55433 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,408 students

NORTHDALE MIDDLE

Anoka-Hennepin School District

COON RAPIDS, 55448 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,274 students

OAK VIEW MIDDLE

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANDOVER, 55304 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,268 students

ANDOVER ELEMENTARY

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANDOVER, 55304 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–5Primary1,189 students

ST. FRANCIS HIGH

St. Francis Area Schools

SAINT FRANCIS, 55070 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,168 students

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SENIOR HIGH

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, 55421 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,092 students

Sunrise Elementary

Anoka-Hennepin School District

BLAINE, 55449 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–5Primary1,078 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANOKA, 55303 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePKSpecial Education1,013 students

DAVINCI ACADEMY

HAM LAKE, 55304 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–8Charter970 students

RUM RIVER ELEMENTARY

Anoka-Hennepin School District

ANDOVER, 55304 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary863 students

FRIDLEY SENIOR HIGH

FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FRIDLEY, 55432 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High854 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,673

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Anoka County?

Anoka County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Anoka County?

The high school graduation rate in Anoka County is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Anoka County spend per student?

Anoka County spends $8,673 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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