For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 235 students in Elgin, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Elgin, MN is Plainview-elgin-millville Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Elgin, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Elgin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 364
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 364
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elgin, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elgin, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville Junior.
How many public middle schools are located in Elgin?
1 public middle schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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