For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 654 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are Canby Secondary, Yellow Medicine East Secondary and E.c.h.o. Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Yellow Medicine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarkfield Area Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include Canby Secondary, Yellow Medicine East Secondary and E.c.h.o. Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
3 public middle schools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Yellow Medicine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yellow Medicine County include: Yellow Medicine East Secondary vs. Canby Secondary
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