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Best Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Minnesota (2026)

Public middle schools in Minnesota achieve an average science proficiency of 34% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Minnesota is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School and Grandview Middle School, each with 75-79%.
Science Proficiency Range: 54% 77% Avg. Science Proficiency: 61%

Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 5-7
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 5-8
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Rank: #33.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 5-8
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-12
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Rank: #88.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 6-8
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mabel-canton Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-12
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Rank: #1111.
Mahtomedi Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 6-8
8100 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Rank: #1212.
Kasson-mantorville Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 5-8
1400 5th Ave Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4030
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 4-7
1114 E 23rd St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0842
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-12
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Rank: #1616.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 6-8
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Rank: #1717.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 6-8
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-8
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Lincoln K-8 School
(Reading: 64%)
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-8
1122 8th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Maple River Secondary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-12
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3930
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Jordan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 5-8
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 5-8
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 6-8
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Rank: #2626.
Minnetonka East Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 6-8
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 6-8
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Michael-albertville Middle East
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 5-8
4862 Naber Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Rank: #2929.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 1-8
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Dakota Hills Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 6-8
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Forestview Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 5-8
12149 Knollwood Dr
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6000
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Hermantown Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 5-8
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 8-12
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 5-8
20855 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
St. Michael-albertville Middle West
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 5-8
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
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The Minnesota average public middle schools science proficiency is 34%% for 2026.
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The best top-ranked public middle schools in Minnesota include Grandview Middle School, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School and Nova Classical Academy Upper School.

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