For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 399 students in Big Stone County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN are Lismore Colony Elementary School, 6-12th Grade Building and Big Stone Colony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Stone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Ortonville Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Big Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN include Lismore Colony Elementary School, 6-12th Grade Building and Big Stone Colony Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Stone County?
4 public middle schools are located in Big Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone County?
Big Stone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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