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Best Cass County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,793 students in Cass County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MN are Pillager Middle School, Little Sand and Central Lakes Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pillager Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Little Sand
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Central Lakes Adventure School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12763 County Road 1 Sw
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3875
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Northland Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School
15353 Silver Eagle Dr Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MN include Pillager Middle School, Little Sand and Central Lakes Adventure School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
12 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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