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Best Hopkins Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,426 students in Hopkins, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins, MN are Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, School #527 and Hopkins North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hopkins have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hopkins, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins West Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4401
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Green Circle Drive
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 217-0436
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-9
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Senops
Special Education School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4042
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins, MN include Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, School #527 and Hopkins North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hopkins?
10 public middle schools are located in Hopkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins?
Hopkins public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hopkins are often viewed compared to one another?

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