For the 2025 school year, there are 134 public middle schools serving 39,300 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, Yinghua Academy and Wayzata Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
South View Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Gr: K-8
Rank: #99.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Fridley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Northdale Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
St. Anthony Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2626.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2828.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 5-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3232.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 10-12
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Gr: 1-8
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-6
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 6-8
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-8
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 5-8
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
272 Forest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Gr: K-8
273 Concord Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Cornelia Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Countryside Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Edina Public Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Normandale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 So View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
276-minnetonka Rsr-alc High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Gr: 12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
279 - Palmer Lake Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Gr: K-8
279 Orchard Lane Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
279 Osseo Area Learning Center Ey (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Yinghua Academy and Wayzata Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minneapolis?
134 public middle schools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Minneapolis include: Mn International Middle Chr School vs. Northeast College Prep Charter School, Isd 281 Credit Recovery vs. Insight School Of Minnesota, Sandburg Middle School vs. Plymouth Middle School
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