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

No. Use the Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County?

Start with the 23 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Isanti County Schools & Education

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

Isanti County, Minnesota

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

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,215

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#83

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Isanti County

Measured School Summary

Isanti County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 86.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,215 per pupil, Isanti County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 34% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Isanti 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

23 public schools and 3 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #83 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

86.1%

0.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,215

$1,248 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Isanti County has 23 public schools across 3 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 Isanti 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.

Dominant-district county

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 17 of 23 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#83

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

5,062 students

Elementary 6Middle 3High 5Other 3

17 listed schools in this county slice.

BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

790 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Art and Science Academy

Elementary and middle visible

337 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 Isanti County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Isanti 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 Isanti 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.

Expanding Education in Isanti

Isanti County supports 6,189 students through a network of 23 public schools and three school districts. The system includes a balanced mix of 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools, along with 4 other specialized facilities. This infrastructure provides significant variety for families in both town and rural settings.

The Reach of Cambridge-Isanti Schools

The Cambridge-Isanti Public School District dominates the local landscape, overseeing 17 schools and 5,062 students. Braham Public School District provides a smaller alternative with 790 students. The county also features the Art and Science Academy, one of two charter schools that represent 8.7% of the total school count.

Larger Campuses in Town Settings

School life is split between 15 rural campuses and 8 town-based facilities, with an average school size of 295 students. Cambridge-Isanti High School is the largest anchor, enrolling ,1605 students and offering a broad range of activities. Smaller primary schools like Cambridge Primary maintain a more manageable feel for younger learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Isanti County

Reported Enrollment

6,189

23 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle4

High7

Other4

3 School Districts in Isanti County

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

790 students

Art and Science Academy

2 schools

337 students

23 Public Schools in Isanti County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; 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 Isanti County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,605
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	605
ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ISANTI, 55040Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	526
CAMBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	503
CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	477
BRAHAM ELEMENTARY	Record	BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BRAHAM, 55006Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	446
ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ISANTI, 55040Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	438
ISANTI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ISANTI, 55040Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	404
BRAHAM AREA SECONDARY	Record	BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BRAHAM, 55006Rural: Distant	7–12	High	344
Art and Science Academy	Record	Art and Science Academy	ISANTI, 55040Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Charter	206
Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ISANTI, 55040Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	152
Art & Science Academy Middle School	Record	Art and Science Academy	ISANTI, 55040Rural: Fringe	5–8	Charter	131
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-12	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Town: Distant	6–12	Virtual	83
Isanti Early Childhood Special Ed	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ISANTI, 55040Town: Distant	PK	Special Education	66
Cambridge Early Childhood SpecialEd	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Town: Distant	PK	Special Education	52
Riverside Academy IS	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55040Rural: Fringe	9–12	Alternative	39
Riverside Academy	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55040Rural: Fringe	9–12	Alternative	36
Brookside Academy	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55040Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Special Education	29
MOVING FORWARD	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55040Rural: Fringe	12	Special Education	27
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5	Record	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	CAMBRIDGE, 55008Town: Distant	KG–5	Virtual	15

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,605 students

CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle605 students

ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ISANTI, 55040 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle526 students

CAMBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary503 students

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary477 students

BRAHAM ELEMENTARY

BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAHAM, 55006 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary446 students

ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ISANTI, 55040 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary438 students

ISANTI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ISANTI, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary404 students

BRAHAM AREA SECONDARY

BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRAHAM, 55006 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High344 students

Art and Science Academy

ISANTI, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Charter206 students

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ISANTI, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary152 students

Art & Science Academy Middle School

Art and Science Academy

ISANTI, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Charter131 students

Cambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-12

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Virtual83 students

Isanti Early Childhood Special Ed

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ISANTI, 55040 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education66 students

Cambridge Early Childhood SpecialEd

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education52 students

Riverside Academy IS

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Alternative39 students

Riverside Academy

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Alternative36 students

Brookside Academy

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Special Education29 students

MOVING FORWARD

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55040 / Rural: Fringe

Record12Special Education27 students

Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

CAMBRIDGE, 55008 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Virtual15 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,215

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 Isanti County?

Isanti County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower 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 Isanti County?

The high school graduation rate in Isanti County is 86.1%, 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 Isanti County spend per student?

Isanti County spends $7,215 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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