Best North Branch Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,889 students in North Branch, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in North Branch, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in North Branch, MN are Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and North Branch Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North Branch, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).