For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 383 students in Finlayson, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Finlayson, MN are Crossroads Area Learning Center and East Central Senior Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finlayson, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Finlayson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Finlayson, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Finlayson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Finlayson, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Finlayson, MN include Crossroads Area Learning Center and East Central Senior Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Finlayson?
2 public middle schools are located in Finlayson.
What is the racial composition of students in Finlayson?
Finlayson public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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