Best Fergus Falls Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 814 students in Fergus Falls, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus Falls, MN are Kennedy Middle School, K-8 Special Education and Lakes Country Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus Falls, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Fergus Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fergus Falls, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
K-8 Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N Tower Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
805 E. Channing
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK-12
601 Randolph Avenue E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1010 Maryland Ln
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: 7-12
2410 14th Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-10 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus Falls, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus Falls, MN include Kennedy Middle School, K-8 Special Education and Lakes Country Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Fergus Falls?
6 public middle schools are located in Fergus Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls?
Fergus Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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