Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2025-26)

Best Lake County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 788 students in Lake County, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MN are Wm. M. Kelley Secondary and Two Harbors Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lake County, MN public middle schools have an score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wm. M. Kelley Secondary

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

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137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437

Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Two Harbors Secondary

(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
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1640 Hwy 2 Ste 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201

Gr: 6-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

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1640 Hwy 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201

Gr: 7-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, MN

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

515 10th Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231

Gr: PK-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MN include Wm. M. Kelley Secondary and Two Harbors Secondary.

How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?

3 public middle schools are located in Lake County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?

Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).