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Best Mille Lacs County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 2,222 students in Mille Lacs County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mille Lacs County, MN are Princeton Middle School, Milaca Secondary High School and Milaca Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mille Lacs County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mille Lacs County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mille Lacs County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Milaca Secondary High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Gr: 7-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Isle Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Onamia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
M Health Fairview C&t
Alternative School
911 Northland Dr
Princeton, MN 55371
(612) 313-8871
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca 7-12 Online
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nay-ah-shing School
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Online Mn 6-8
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Success
Alternative School
35465 125th Ave #1
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Gr: 7-9 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mille Lacs County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mille Lacs County, MN include Princeton Middle School, Milaca Secondary High School and Milaca Area Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Mille Lacs County?
11 public middle schools are located in Mille Lacs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mille Lacs County?
Mille Lacs County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mille Lacs County are often viewed compared to one another?

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