For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 972 students in Kanabec County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kanabec County, MN are Mora Secondary, Mora Middle Level Alc and Ogilvie Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanabec County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kanabec County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kanabec County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Secondary
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ogilvie Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Kanabec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
707 Mclean
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ogilvie Setting 3 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
140 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kanabec County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kanabec County, MN include Mora Secondary, Mora Middle Level Alc and Ogilvie Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Kanabec County?
3 public middle schools are located in Kanabec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanabec County?
Kanabec County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kanabec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kanabec County include: Ogilvie Secondary vs. Mora Secondary, Mora Secondary vs. Ogilvie Secondary
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