For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in Hastings, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN are Hastings Middle School and 917 Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Hastings, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Allina Hastings Php
Alternative School
1285 Nininger Rd, Ste 200
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN include Hastings Middle School and 917 Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hastings?
6 public middle schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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