For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,768 students in Circle Pines, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Circle Pines, MN are Centennial Middle School, Centennial Area Learning Center and Pines School - Nsp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Circle Pines, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Circle Pines have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Circle Pines, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,512 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Avenue
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Avenue
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Circle Pines, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Circle Pines, MN include Centennial Middle School, Centennial Area Learning Center and Pines School - Nsp.
How many public middle schools are located in Circle Pines, MN?
8 public middle schools are located in Circle Pines, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle Pines, MN?
Circle Pines, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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