For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,388 students in Fillmore County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, MN are Mabel-canton Secondary, Rushford-peterson Middle School and Chatfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fillmore County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mabel-canton Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chatfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lanesboro Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Kingsland Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Gr: 5-8
Kingsland Alternative Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box 189
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students
201 W Bartlett St, P.o Box 96
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Gr: 4-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: 7-12
Box 337
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Root River Day Treatment School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Root River Ed. District (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Root River Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 3rd Ave Sw
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Spectrum - Lanesboro (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
100 Kirkwood St East
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, MN include Mabel-canton Secondary, Rushford-peterson Middle School and Chatfield Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Fillmore County?
6 public middle schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fillmore County include: Lanesboro Secondary vs. Fillmore Central Senior High School, Fillmore Central Senior High School vs. Lanesboro Secondary, Chatfield Secondary vs. Fillmore Central Senior High School
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