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Best Polk County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,999 students in Polk County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN are Win-e-mac Secondary, Central Middle School and Fosston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fisher Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Climax Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN include Win-e-mac Secondary, Central Middle School and Fosston Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
8 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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