Best Deer River Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 438 students in Deer River, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Deer River, MN is Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer River, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Deer River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Deer River, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Deer River, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Deer River, MN include Deer River Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Deer River?
1 public middle schools are located in Deer River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River?
Deer River public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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