For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 553 students in 56013, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 56013, MN are Blue Earth Area Secondary and Blue Earth Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56013 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56013, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56013, MN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 8-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Gr: 6-7 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
56013, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56013, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56013, MN include Blue Earth Area Secondary and Blue Earth Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56013?
2 public middle schools are located in 56013.
What is the racial composition of students in 56013?
56013 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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