For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 624 students in Crookston, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Crookston, MN is Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crookston, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Crookston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crookston, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Crookston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Minority enrollment: 19%
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crookston, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crookston, MN include Crookston Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Crookston?
2 public middle schools are located in Crookston.
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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