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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Minneapolis Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 137 public middle schools serving 40,552 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, Yinghua Academy and Wayzata Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
South View Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Gr: K-8
Rank: #99.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5678
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Fridley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Northdale Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
St. Anthony Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2626.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
School #531
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Yinghua Academy and Wayzata Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minneapolis?
139 public middle schools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?

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