Public schools in Coon Rapids, MN
22 open public schools with an address in Coon Rapids, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,541
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
6
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Coon Rapids public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Coon Rapids, MN: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,541 students, an average of 407 per school. The largest campus is Coon Rapids High School (1,975 students), and the largest elementary school is Sand Creek Elementary (557).
Anoka-Hennepin School District operates the most schools here (16), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Coon Rapids
Anoka-Hennepin School District
Public school district
16 schools in Coon Rapids · 55 total
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Coon Rapids
Paladin Career and Tech High School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Coon Rapids
Northwest Passage High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Coon Rapids
Star of the North Academy Charter S
Independent charter agency
1 school in Coon Rapids · 2 total
Elementary schools in Coon Rapids
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | PK–05 | 454 | 11.5:1 | |
| Eisenhower Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 491 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hamilton Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 391 | 11.1:1 | |
| Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci Egng Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 469 | 13:1 | |
| Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary Innovation Sci & Tech Academy · Charter | PK–05 | 83 | 12.5:1 | |
| Mississippi Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 439 | 12.2:1 | |
| Morris Bye Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 472 | 14:1 | |
| Sand Creek Elementary Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 557 | 12.9:1 | |
| Star of the North - Coon Rapids Star of the North Academy Charter S · Charter | KG–08 | 120 | 57.1:1 |
Middle schools in Coon Rapids
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coon Rapids Middle School Anoka-Hennepin School District | 06–08 | 1,295 | 15.8:1 | |
| Innovation Sci & Tech Middle Innovation Sci & Tech Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 20 | — | |
| Northdale Middle Anoka-Hennepin School District | 06–08 | 1,108 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Coon Rapids
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka-Hennepin Regn HS Summer Prog Anoka-Hennepin School District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Anoka-Hennepin Regn Night School Anoka-Hennepin School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 30 | — | |
| Compass Online Anoka-Hennepin School District | 09–12 | 21 | — | |
| Compass-Bell Center Anoka-Hennepin School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 37 | 2.2:1 | |
| Coon Rapids High School Anoka-Hennepin School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,975 | 17.1:1 | |
| Northwest Passage High School Northwest Passage High School · Charter | 09–12 | 156 | 10.7:1 | |
| Paladin Career and Tech High School Paladin Career and Tech High School · Charter | 09–12 | 257 | 22.9:1 | |
| Paladin Virtual Academy Paladin Career and Tech High School · Charter | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Coon Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Trail Learning Ctr @ LO Jacob Anoka-Hennepin School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 153 | 2:1 | |
| Sorteberg Early Childhood VPK Anoka-Hennepin School District | PK–PK | 13 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.5%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black21.6%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Coon Rapids schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,541 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coon Rapids
How many public schools are in Coon Rapids, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Coon Rapids: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,541 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coon Rapids?
Schools with an address in Coon Rapids belong to 5 education agencies, led by Anoka-Hennepin School District (16 schools), Innovation Sci & Tech Academy (2 schools), Paladin Career and Tech High School (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Coon Rapids?
Coon Rapids High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coon Rapids, with 1,975 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coon Rapids?
Yes. 6 of the 22 public schools in Coon Rapids are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary, Innovation Sci & Tech Middle, Northwest Passage High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Coon Rapids schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coon Rapids public schools is 12.7:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Coon Rapids guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities