For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 666 students in Renville County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Renville County, MN are Bold Middle School, Bold Alp and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renville County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Renville County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Renville County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bold Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Bold Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Renville County West Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Renville County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bold Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
701 9th St South
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
701 S. 9th St.
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1962
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1962
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
280 North Centennial Dr
Morton, MN 56270
(507) 697-9055
Morton, MN 56270
(507) 697-9055
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
300 3rd Ave Se
Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 207-2304
Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 207-2304
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Box 157
Danube, MN 56230
(320) 826-2287
Danube, MN 56230
(320) 826-2287
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Renville County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Renville County, MN include Bold Middle School, Bold Alp and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda.
How many public middle schools are located in Renville County?
4 public middle schools are located in Renville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Renville County?
Renville County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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