For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 967 students in 55744, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55744, MN are Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Itaskin Education Center and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55744 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55744, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55744, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
55744, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Gr: K-4
Grand Rapids L.e.a.d. Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
820 Nw 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Gr: K-5
Northland Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Gr: 6-12
Quad County Telecomm Project (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1851 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Quad County Vocational Project (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
1851 E Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Success Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55744, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55744, MN include Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Itaskin Education Center and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 55744?
4 public middle schools are located in 55744.
What is the racial composition of students in 55744?
55744 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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