Sherburne County Public Schools

Sherburne County, Minnesota

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

16,192

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sherburne County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Sherburne County has 5 district entries. Elk River Public School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 31 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. ELK RIVER has the most listed schools, with 24 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Sherburne County

Reported Enrollment

16,192

43 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16

Middle9

High16

Other2

5 School Districts in Sherburne County

Elk River Public School District

31 schools

14,152 students

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

3,204 students

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

2,863 students

SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL

3 schools

883 students

Three Rivers Montessori School

1 school

157 students

43 Public Schools in Sherburne 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 Sherburne County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,637
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH	Listed only	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BIG LAKE, 55309Town: Fringe	9–12	High	899
BECKER SENIOR HIGH	Listed only	BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BECKER, 55308Town: Distant	9–12	High	879
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY	Listed only	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BIG LAKE, 55309Town: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	806
ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ZIMMERMAN, 55398Town: Fringe	9–12	High	707
TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	705
BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BIG LAKE, 55309Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	686
BECKER INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BECKER, 55308Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	666
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BIG LAKE, 55309Town: Fringe	3–5	Primary	660
SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	657
BECKER PRIMARY	Listed only	BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BECKER, 55308Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	652
BECKER MIDDLE	Listed only	BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	BECKER, 55308Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	650
TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY	Listed only	ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SAINT CLOUD, 56304City: Small	PK–2	Primary	563
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	557
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ZIMMERMAN, 55398Town: Fringe	3–5	Primary	543
MEADOWVALE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	542
ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ZIMMERMAN, 55398Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	531
PARKER ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	530
ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ZIMMERMAN, 55398Town: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	522
VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	Elk River Public School District	ELK RIVER, 55330Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	512

ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,637 students

BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIG LAKE, 55309 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High899 students

BECKER SENIOR HIGH

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BECKER, 55308 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High879 students

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIG LAKE, 55309 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary806 students

ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Elk River Public School District

ZIMMERMAN, 55398 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High707 students

TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary705 students

BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIG LAKE, 55309 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle686 students

BECKER INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BECKER, 55308 / Town: Distant

Listed only3–5Primary666 students

INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIG LAKE, 55309 / Town: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary660 students

SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle657 students

BECKER PRIMARY

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BECKER, 55308 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–2Primary652 students

BECKER MIDDLE

BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BECKER, 55308 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle650 students

TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SAINT CLOUD, 56304 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–2Primary563 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary557 students

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ZIMMERMAN, 55398 / Town: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary543 students

MEADOWVALE ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary542 students

ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE

Elk River Public School District

ZIMMERMAN, 55398 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle531 students

PARKER ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary530 students

ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY

Elk River Public School District

ZIMMERMAN, 55398 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–2Primary522 students

VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Elk River Public School District

ELK RIVER, 55330 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle512 students

Sherburne County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sherburne County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Sherburne County public school directory?

The directory lists 43 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Sherburne County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Sherburne County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Sherburne County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Sherburne County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sherburne County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Sherburne County Education OverviewCounty school score: 67/100

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.