Best Schools in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
19 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Coon Rapids by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary · Anoka-hennepin School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng
Elementary · Anoka-hennepin School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Mississippi Elementary
Elementary · Anoka-hennepin School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Coon Rapids for 2026 are Eisenhower Elementary (8.4/10), Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng (8.3/10), and Mississippi Elementary (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$287,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
19
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$287,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Coon Rapids schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Coon Rapids
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eisenhower Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mississippi Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sand Creek Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Epiphany School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Cross of Christ Lutheran School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Northdale Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Coon Rapids High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Hamilton Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Northwest Passage High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $87,912
- Median home value
- $287,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Coon Rapids compares
Minnesota rank
#83 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$88k
105% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Coon Rapids, Minnesota has 14 ranked public schools, giving parents a meaningful set of options to compare across campuses. The city's average school score is 6.2 out of 10 — a moderate baseline with real variation on either side. Parents who look beyond that average will find that school quality here depends heavily on which campus their address feeds.
The elementary tier drives most of the strong performance. Four schools, or 29% of all ranked campuses, score 7 or above — and all four are elementary schools. That concentration at the K-5 level reflects genuine strength in foundational academics, but parents of older students will find fewer top-tier options within the district by the numbers alone.
Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci Egng is the clear standout, scoring 8.9 out of 10 — a full 2.7 points above the city average and 1.4 points ahead of the next-highest campus. Its biomedical science and engineering focus sets it apart from standard elementary programs in the area. Eisenhower Elementary (7.5), Sand Creek Elementary (7.3), and Adams Elementary (7.0) round out the top tier, all above the city average by a solid margin. Mississippi Elementary (6.3) sits just above the 6.2 mean — a steady but unremarkable performer.
For parents benchmarking Coon Rapids against nearby cities, the 6.2 average and 29% share of 7+ schools represent a moderate performance profile. Families with elementary-age children — especially those interested in STEM pathways — should prioritize checking Hoover's attendance boundary. At 8.9, it is the city's most differentiated academic option by a meaningful gap. Parents with middle or high school-aged students will want to layer in state assessment data, since the ranked campus list here skews strongly toward the elementary level.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 483 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 455 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 461 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 4 | 573 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 5 | 378 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 6 | 440 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 7 | 493 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Epiphany School
Private
302 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | Cross of Christ Lutheran School
Private
94 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,029 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 1,353 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,147 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 149 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 233 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
| 4 | 112 students · 12th–12th | 4.2 |
| 5 | 27 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 6 | 16 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 165 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 |
| 2 | 10 students · 3rd–12th | — |
Schools in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids, Minnesota · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$87,912
Median Home Value
$287,800
Median Rent
$1,526/mo
Population
63,348
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Community Profile
Coon Rapids has a median household income of $87,912. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $287,800, with a median rent of $1,526/month. The local poverty rate of 7.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 2
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Minnesota
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
How many schools are in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
Coon Rapids has 19 schools, including 17 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Coon Rapids is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Coon Rapids on MySchoolScout is Eisenhower Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Coon Rapids on MySchoolScout is Eisenhower Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Coon Rapids on MySchoolScout is Northdale Middle with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best high school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Coon Rapids on MySchoolScout is Coon Rapids High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
Coon Rapids is served by 3 school districts: Northwest Passage High School, Paladin Career and Tech High School, Anoka-hennepin School District.
What is the education level in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Coon Rapids have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The median household income in Coon Rapids is approximately $87,912 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
Yes, Coon Rapids has 2 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Epiphany School with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Coon Rapids is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.