Top Rankings
Anoka-Hennepin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,676 students in Anoka-Hennepin School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Minnesota.
Public Preschools in Anoka-Hennepin School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
51 Schools
722 Schools
# Students
38,631 Students
214,815 Students
# Teachers
2,478 Teachers
16,916 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
57%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,568 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$594 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$640 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,386
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,568
$18,580
Best Anoka-Hennepin School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8989 Sycamore St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Park Elementary-stem
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7020 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 506-2500
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 506-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood/special Education
Special Education School
1902 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1450
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1450
Gr: PK | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex 51±¬ÁÏs are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.

When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?

When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.