For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,066 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN are Cottage Grove Middle School, South Washington Alternative High School and Oltman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cottage Grove, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottage Grove Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #22.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Oltman Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN include Cottage Grove Middle School, South Washington Alternative High School and Oltman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cottage Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cottage Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cottage Grove include: Cottage Grove Middle School vs. Oltman Middle School, Oltman Middle School vs. Cottage Grove Middle School
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