Schools & Families in Elk River
Elk River's education picture runs through ISD 728, Minnesota's real eighth-largest school district -- a genuinely large, strong-performing district serving the city's growing family population.
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Learn moreMinnesota's eighth-largest school district
ISD 728 (Elk River Area School District) enrolls 14,352 students across 31 schools -- ten elementary, five middle, and four high schools -- approximately 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
A genuinely strong-performing district
ISD 728's own students continue to outperform the majority of their peers on state and national exams, per this pass's research, even with a real, disclosed 20% minority enrollment and 17.2% economically disadvantaged student share.
A genuinely growing family population
Elk River's real, sustained population growth (+9.17% since the 2020 Census) reflects genuine demand from families drawn to the city's schools and exurban setting.
Key takeaways
- ISD 728, Minnesota's eighth-largest school district, serves Elk River with 14,352 students across 31 schools.
- ISD 728's students outperform peers on state and national exams, per this pass's research.
- Elk River's real, sustained population growth reflects genuine family-driven relocation demand.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and rating data directly before relocating.
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