ANDOVER, MN REALTOR · LOCAL GUIDE

LIVING IN ANDOVER

Andover was first organized in 1857 as Round Lake Township, then renamed Grow Township in 1860 after Congressman Galusha A. Grow. The Andover name came from a stop on the Great Northern Railway’s Eastern Minnesota line, built through the area around 1899 — not, as local legend has it, from a train that tipped “over and over.” The community incorporated as the Village of Andover in 1972 and became a city in 1974.

Parks are a big part of life here. The city has 69 parks and four open space properties, including 136-acre Kelsey Round Lake Park for hiking and skiing. Bunker Hills Regional Park, about 1,600 acres, starts in Andover’s southeast corner and offers golf, the Bunker Beach water park, an archery range, camping and miles of trails. Rum River Central Regional Park sits just off the northwest corner, and the Central Anoka County and Rum River regional trails both pass through town. Crooked Lake, on the southern border, is the city’s recreational lake.

The city plans for two distinct kinds of neighborhoods. Inside its Municipal Urban Service Area, homes are on city sewer and water in suburban subdivisions; outside it, rural residential areas keep a more open, country feel with private wells and septic. Every July, the Andover Family Fun Fest brings a parade, a 5K, live music, a craft show and fireworks to the City Hall campus.

For commuting, County Roads 9, 18, 78 and 116 are the main routes through town, with US Hwy 10 just to the south. Downtown Minneapolis is roughly 20 to 25 miles away, and downtown Anoka is a few minutes west. With so much parkland and a mix of suburban and rural settings, Andover appeals to a wide range of buyers.

ANDOVER AT A GLANCE

Population: 32,601
Size: 34.8 sq mi
Incorporated: 1972 (as a village)
Schools: Anoka-Hennepin & ISD 15
Parks: Bunker Hills Regional
Commute: US 10 · Co. Rds. 9 & 78
County: Anoka
Summer festival: Family Fun Fest
Drive to MSP Airport: about 50 minutes (34 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown Minneapolis: about 30 minutes (21 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown St. Paul: about 35 minutes (27 miles), off-peak

ANDOVER SCHOOLS

Andover is served by two public school districts. Anoka-Hennepin School District 11, Minnesota’s largest district, covers roughly the southern four-fifths of the city, and St. Francis Area Schools (District 15) covers the northern part.

Most Andover students attend Anoka-Hennepin schools, including Andover High School, which is located in the city; Anoka-Hennepin elementary schools in Andover include Rum River Elementary. Students in the northern part of the city are in the St. Francis district. Because the district line runs through Andover, I confirm the district for every home my clients consider.

What the percentages mean: the percentage beside each school below is the share of Andover’s children of that school’s age who live in its attendance area — ages 5–10 for elementary, 11–13 for middle and 14–17 for high school (about 2,797, 1,573 and 2,285 children in the 2020 Census). District percentages use all children ages 5–17. It shows where the city’s kids are assigned; it is not a test score or a rating. Students per grade is each school’s 2025–26 enrollment divided by the number of grades it serves.

School districts serving Andover: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 96% of the city’s school-age children; St. Francis (ISD 15) — about 4% of the city’s school-age children.

HOW ANDOVER’S SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPARE STATEWIDE

Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11): reading 51% and math 51% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #98 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 89% (class of 2025), #215 of 317
St. Francis (ISD 15): reading 49% and math 44% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #142 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 89% (class of 2025), #211 of 317

Proficient = share of tested students who met or exceeded Minnesota’s grade-level standards (MCA, MTAS and Alternate MCA, all tested grades). Test-score rank = position among Minnesota school districts (charter schools not included) by the average of reading and math proficiency; school ranks compare each school with all Minnesota public schools at the same level. Ranks are calculated by Minnesota Chuck from Minnesota Department of Education data and are not an official state rating.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SERVING ANDOVER

Andover Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 43% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 197 students per grade; reading 68%, math 82% proficient (2025–26), #35 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Rum River Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 24% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 136 students per grade; reading 61%, math 74% proficient (2025–26), #111 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Crooked Lake Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 18% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 68 students per grade; reading 46%, math 61% proficient (2025–26), #347 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Wilson Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 8% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 86 students per grade; reading 41%, math 50% proficient (2025–26), #509 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Cedar Creek Elementary: St. Francis (ISD 15) — about 4% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 110 students per grade; reading 48%, math 48% proficient (2025–26), #456 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Morris Bye Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 4% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 74 students per grade; reading 41%, math 42% proficient (2025–26), #585 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Sand Creek Elementary: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — under 1% of Andover’s children that age; grades K–5, about 88 students per grade; reading 44%, math 44% proficient (2025–26), #544 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools

MIDDLE SCHOOLS SERVING ANDOVER

Oak View Middle School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 78% of Andover’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 439 students per grade; reading 64%, math 64% proficient (2025–26), #23 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
Anoka Middle School for the Arts: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 14% of Andover’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 559 students per grade
Coon Rapids Middle School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 4% of Andover’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 433 students per grade; reading 41%, math 33% proficient (2025–26), #177 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
St. Francis Middle School: St. Francis (ISD 15) — about 4% of Andover’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 293 students per grade; reading 50%, math 35% proficient (2025–26), #136 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
Northdale Middle School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — under 1% of Andover’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 389 students per grade; reading 54%, math 51% proficient (2025–26), #68 of 264 Minnesota middle schools

HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING ANDOVER

Andover High School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 75% of Andover’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 446 students per grade; reading 51%, math 40% proficient (2025–26), #106 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 95%
Anoka High School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 16% of Andover’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 578 students per grade; reading 41%, math 24% proficient (2025–26), #270 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 92%
Coon Rapids High School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — about 5% of Andover’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 491 students per grade; reading 42%, math 30% proficient (2025–26), #228 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 90%
St. Francis High School: St. Francis (ISD 15) — about 4% of Andover’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 288 students per grade; reading 32%, math 44% proficient (2025–26), #202 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 96%
Blaine High School: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) — under 1% of Andover’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 796 students per grade; reading 48%, math 51% proficient (2025–26), #70 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 95%

Sources: Minnesota Department of Education, School Attendance Areas, SY2025-26; Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 assessment results and graduation rates (Minnesota Report Card); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (children by age, by census block); Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 enrollment. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned school with the district for a specific address.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What school district is Andover, MN in?

Andover is split between two districts. Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 serves roughly the southern four-fifths of the city, including Andover High School, and St. Francis Area Schools (District 15) serves the northern part. I check the district for every home my clients consider.

What county is Andover, MN in?

Andover is in Anoka County, Minnesota. It sits in the North Metro between Anoka and Ham Lake, with Coon Rapids to the south and Oak Grove to the north. Bunker Hills Regional Park reaches into the city’s southeast corner. The city covers nearly 35 square miles.

How far is Andover from Minneapolis, St. Paul and MSP Airport?

Driving from the center of Andover at off-peak times, downtown Minneapolis is about 21 miles (roughly 30 minutes), downtown St. Paul is about 27 miles (roughly 35 minutes) and MSP Airport is about 34 miles (roughly 50 minutes). Rush-hour traffic adds time, and drives vary with which part of Andover you start from.

What is there to do in Andover?

Andover has 69 city parks, including 136-acre Kelsey Round Lake Park, and Bunker Hills Regional Park with golf, the Bunker Beach water park, camping and trails. Rum River Central Regional Park is just off the northwest corner, and the Andover Family Fun Fest each July brings a parade, a 5K and fireworks.

Is Andover a good place to buy a home?

Andover offers a lot of choice — suburban neighborhoods on city sewer and water, rural residential areas with more room, and a large park system. Because those areas price differently, it helps to compare carefully. I’m happy to walk you through any home you’re considering and what it’s really worth.

NEARBY CITIES I SERVE

Anoka · Ham Lake · Ramsey · Coon Rapids · Oak Grove · Blaine · East Bethel · Champlin · St. Francis

Thinking about buying or selling in Andover? Use the form at the top of this page, or call or text me at 763-218-2573. — Chuck Glasser, Realtor®, RE/MAX Results