For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 273 students in Kittson County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kittson County, MN are Tri-county Secondary, Lancaster Secondary and Kittson Central Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Kittson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kittson Central Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kittson County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kittson County, MN include Tri-county Secondary, Lancaster Secondary and Kittson Central Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Kittson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Kittson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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