For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,058 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN are Cottage Grove Middle School, Oltman Middle School and South Washington Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottage Grove Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Oltman Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottage Grove, MN include Cottage Grove Middle School, Oltman Middle School and South Washington Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cottage Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cottage Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cottage Grove include: Cottage Grove Middle School vs. Oltman Middle School, Oltman Middle School vs. Cottage Grove Middle School
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