For the 2024 school year, there are 134 charter public middle schools serving 37,654 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Minnesota are Nova Classical Upper School, St. Croix Prep Middle School and Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Minnesota Charter Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11111 Bren Road W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1221 S Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #66.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Grades: K-8
| 918 students
Rank: #99.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Grades: K-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Grades: 1-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1414.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Grades: K-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Parnassus Preparatory School-logic
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1616.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1717.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1818.
Seven Hills Prep Upper
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7601
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7601
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1919.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2020.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 586-3284
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 586-3284
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35808 County Road 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 537-3628
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 East Fifth Street M10a
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 746-7977
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 746-7977
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8008 83rd Street Nw
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(952) 852-0129
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(952) 852-0129
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Pillager Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12763 County Rd 1
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3875
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3875
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3030.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #3131.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6717 85th Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 496-5550
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 496-5550
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #3232.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #3333.
Art & Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 7th Avenue Court Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0342
Grades: 5-8
| 136 students
Rank: #3434.
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #3535.
Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 574 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Minnesota include Nova Classical Upper School, St. Croix Prep Middle School and Math And Science Academy.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Minnesota?
134 charter public middle schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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