For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,267 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nobles County, MN are Round Lake-brewster Middle School, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Adrian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nobles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Adrian Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nobles County, MN include Round Lake-brewster Middle School, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Adrian Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nobles County?
8 public middle schools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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