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Best Rochester Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 4,695 students in Rochester, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MN are Lincoln K-8 School, Rochester Phoenix Academy and Prairiecare. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rochester, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln K-8 School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1122 8th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Prairiecare
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5255 Members Pkwy Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4467
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Rochester Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
974 Skyline Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 258-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Willow Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Middle School
5501 65th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Mnsync Online Secondary
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
615 7th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-4521
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Math & Science Secondary
Charter School
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 252-5995
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Regional Crisis Center
Alternative School
2121 Campus Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MN include Lincoln K-8 School, Rochester Phoenix Academy and Prairiecare.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochester?
15 public middle schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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