For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 750 students in Big Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Lake, MN are Big Lake Middle School and Big Lake Online 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lake Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Big Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Lake, MN include Big Lake Middle School and Big Lake Online 6-12.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Lake?
2 public middle schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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