For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,473 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN are Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 3rd St W
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN include Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.