📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Anoka County, MN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Centennial Public School District | Circle Pines | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Anoka-Hennepin Public School District | Anoka | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | St. Francis Area Schools | Saint Francis | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Spring Lake Park Public Schools | Spring Lake Park | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #5 | Fridley Public School District | Fridley | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #6 | Columbia Heights Public School District | Columbia Heights | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in Anoka County, Minnesota (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Anoka County, Minnesota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Minnesota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Anoka County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Anoka County, Minnesota? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Anoka County, Minnesota, the highest-rated is Centennial Public School District (Circle Pines), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.