| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River School District | Elk River | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 14,152 | 31 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Becker Public School District | Becker | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,863 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Big Lake Public School District | Big Lake | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 3,204 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Cloud Public School District | Saint Cloud | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 9,286 | 26 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sherburne County compares
Together they enroll 29,505 students across 68 schools. The largest is Elk River School District with 14,152 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Sherburne County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sherburne County is Elk River School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Sherburne County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Sherburne County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Sherburne County, MN?
Of the districts serving Sherburne County, Elk River School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.