2023 Best Schools in Sherburne County

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 635

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 523

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: I like Salk. It's a great school to send your kids to. Most students are nice. They get a "talking to" when they're doing things that aren't okay. I would recommend this school to pretty much anybody that wants a good future in good academics and very high learning choices/standards.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 718

• Student-teacher ratio 36:1

• Becker Public School District, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: My experience at the Becker Middle school was a positive one. The classes offered and teachers were great! Class size was perfect. Community is a tight nit group and can be challenging at times. If you have a right last name it's easy if not, not so much. Many opportunities to be involved; you simply have to pick what interests you and join.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 657

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Spectrum High School, MN•

• 6

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: I loved attending middle school here. The community was nothing like what I had experienced before, and it convinced me to come out of my shell. The people are amazing, the environment is one of learning and friendly competition, and it specializes in college readiness. There are not many activities or resources, as it is a small school, but the activities that are present are very well put on and the resources are quite useful. It has an extremely safe environment.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 136

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 3-5

• grade B+

• Students 522

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: I love the new auditorium. The teachers are great and they really want you to do good. I just wish that the lunches will get better. One time I wanted to join jazz band but we don't have much money and he let me join for free.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 565

• Student-teacher ratio 31:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  211 reviews

Senior: Elk River High School is an amazing school that is full of opportunities for any student that walk in the doors. The staff goes out of there way to welcome students, and creat a great learning environment that promotes a healthy desire to learn and focus each and every day. ERHS is the perfect sized school since it is not too big but not too small, which makes it easy to make a wide variety of friends, while also feeling close to your classmates. There are a multitude of classes that are available to all students including multiple painting, clay, sculpting, drawing, culinary, woodwork, and photography classes that majority of students enjoy and excell at. We have a phenominal band and choir, and our football team goes all the way to the state championship nearly every year! ERHS is also known for our amazing hockey team, and because of this a brand new hockey area was established. Anything you could want in a school is offered at ERHS and would be a great place to learn and excell!... Read 211 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,685

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 536

• Student-teacher ratio 34:1

• Becker Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  171 reviews

Senior: Becker High school gave me a fairly decent high school experience. I was able to connect with multiple teachers throughout my four years, many of whom shaped me into the person I am today. Along with that the athletics here are above average for example last year we sent seven teams to compete in the state tournament. The counselors at our school do a very good job providing ways to work though problems and reaching out to students if they seem to be struggling.... Read 171 reviews

• grade B

• Students 874

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Spectrum High School, MN•

• 7-8

• grade B

• Students 238

• Student-teacher ratio 30:1

• Big Lake Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-2

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  Rating 5 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: I have had 3 of my kids attend Liberty. THEY ARE THE MORE CARING STAFF you will find! My older 2 needed title 1 services, reading corps, targeted services and summer school in their early grades and both have benefited from those extra services to become top of their class as they moved through the grade levels. My youngest has really struggled in his early years as well he is behind in his learning. His K teacher has found a way to meet independently with him for a more targeted learning experience and his reading corps teacher also works individually with him and she sends home books and activities home with him weekly. I know he is getting the best from them. Weather we're walking in or out of the building every adult greets my kids by name. From the admin, teachers, office staff, specials and paras, I have overwhelming confidence in this school. They are doing an amazing job!... Read 12 reviews

• grade B

• Students 689

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  114 reviews

Sophomore: Zimmerman is a great school! It gets bad rep for being in a small town, but everybody is great and the teachers are always willing to help. All school events are fun, especially the football games, and there is a lot of school spirit. There isn't a huge selection for classes, but there are enough classes to get what you want in an education. Something that may worry some people is that it's connected with the middle school, however, you do not see them very often as they have their own area of the school. I always feel safe when I come to school and do not feel worried about being harmed. The classrooms are just like normal classes as well as the other facilities in the school. The school just got a new auditorium and it is extremely nice. Our sports aren't the greatest, but you will be guaranteed to have fun in a loose environment if you decide to participate. Overall, Zimmerman High School is an excellent place to go to school.... Read 114 reviews

• grade B

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 31:1

• Big Lake Public School District, MN•

• 3-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: When the 2 elementary schools moved from each k-5 to one being k-2 and Indy being 3-5 my oldest moved to Indy for 5th grade. He was very concerned about leaving Liberty school and moving in with the other half of 5th graders in our community. The staff at both schools did an amazing to ease this change for both parents and students. They build such a strong sense of community in this school. After only 1 year my son has really taken ownership of his learning. Keep up the great work Indy!... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 635

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Becker Public School District, MN•

• 3-5

• grade B

• Students 619

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 514

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Spectrum High School, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  80 reviews

Senior: Spectrum High School is a great school for learning about being prepared for college and has many courses that teach your child about their future career options. The academics are very good and the school offers college credits for free! The only downfall is that it is a small school so there isn't a large diversity of students who attend.... Read 80 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 438

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Princeton Public Schools, MN•

• 3-5

• grade B minus

• Students 693

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Big Lake Public School District, MN•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Great teachers who are committed to student success. They are effective and deliberate in their academic delivery!... Read 5 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 733

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Big Lake Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.06 out of 5  117 reviews

Parent: I graduated and currently teach at Big Lake High School. Much has changed since I was a student in a smaller community at the time, but BLHS has really stepped up in the last decade to genuinely become a school of the students, by the students and for the students. This is our principal's motto! We have built lasting partnerships with our community and in my 18 years in education I have never been more excited about the opportunities we provide for our students. The focus on college and career readiness is clear and as a parent I feel confident that my 3 children will leave Big Lake schools prepared to successful at the next level, whatever that might mean for them.... Read 117 reviews

• grade C

• Students 924

• Student-teacher ratio 36:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Junior: it’s been good but maybe just cause i’m comparing it to elk river. Teachers genuinely care which is different.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C

• Students 108

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• PK, K-2

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Great school spirit, teachers go out of their way to support creativity and learning in their kids. School is a safe environment that supports all learners and gives opportunities for kids to accelerate their learning. Great musical programs as well.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 554

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Independent School District No. 728, MN•

• K-2

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I love Zimmerman Elementary School! The faculty has been fantastic. Our son has really excelled at school and I believe the environment has been a big supporter of that.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 513

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1