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Top Minnesota Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 35% of public middle school students in Minnesota are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is 917 New Chance, Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program, and Care & Treatment At Esc, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 96% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
917 New Chance
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
K-8 Special Education
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1201 N Tower Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Lake Benton Secondary
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
80391 330th St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Midway Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Rank: #1 - 241. - 24.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #2525.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
15353 Silver Eagle Dr Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Nay-ah-shing School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 7-12
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Circle Of Life Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Star Of The North - Coon Rapids
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 450-5561
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 7-12
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 6-12
169 Jenks Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 5-8
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 35%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Minnesota include 917 New Chance, Aitkin Alternative Learning Program and Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program.

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