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Best Beltrami County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 2,492 students in Beltrami County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beltrami County, MN are Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Red Lake Middle Level Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beltrami County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Beltrami County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Beltrami County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Bemidji Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Kelliher Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Blackduck Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Trek North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
First City School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Red Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1515.
Ponemah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Endazhi-nitaawiging
Charter School
25065 Highway 1 W
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-1060
Gr: K-7 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Center
Vocational School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beltrami County, MN include Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Red Lake Middle Level Alc.
How many public middle schools are located in Beltrami County?
16 public middle schools are located in Beltrami County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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