For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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