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Best Wright County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 8,045 students in Wright County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MN are Dassel-cokato Middle School, Delano High School and St. Michael-albertville Middle East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wright County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
St. Michael-albertville Middle East
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4862 Naber Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
St. Michael-albertville Middle West
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Gr: 5-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Annandale Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Cherry Ave N
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Stma Online - Secondary
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Sholund School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Annandale Boulevard
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Foundations Ii
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Rockford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 117:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Maple Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Cornerstones Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #2121.
Terra Nova School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13637 60th St. Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
882 Online
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise
Special Education School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 1-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit
Special Education School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MN include Dassel-cokato Middle School, Delano High School and St. Michael-albertville Middle East.
How many public middle schools are located in Wright County?
26 public middle schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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