Best 55021 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 1,056 students in 55021, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55021, MN are Laura Baker Sun Program, Minnesota State Academy For Blind and Alexander Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55021 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55021, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55021, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minnesota State Academy For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cannon River Stem School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Faribault Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Allina Php
Alternative School
200 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Msad Online Academy
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55021, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55021, MN include Laura Baker Sun Program, Minnesota State Academy For Blind and Alexander Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55021?
11 public middle schools are located in 55021.
What is the racial composition of students in 55021?
55021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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