Best Public Middle Schools in Moorhead, MN (2025-26)

Best Moorhead Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,368 students in Moorhead, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Moorhead, MN public middle schools have an score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Moorhead, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Moorhead Online Secondary Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

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2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337

Gr: 7-12

Rank: #22.

West Central Academy-s

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316

Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #33.

West Central Academy-n

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316

Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Horizon Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300

Gr: 5-8 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #55.

Moorhead Alc

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 5-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: n/an/a

Moorhead Alc - Barnesville

Alternative School

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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 7-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273

Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: K-8

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2005)

310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300

Gr: K-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Rralc (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548

Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2005)

901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300

Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n.

How many public middle schools are located in Moorhead?

6 public middle schools are located in Moorhead.

What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?

Moorhead public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).