For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 331 students in Cottonwood, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cottonwood, MN is Lakeview Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cottonwood, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cottonwood, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottonwood, MN include Lakeview Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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