For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 333 students in La Crescent, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Crescent, MN are La Crescent-hokah Middle School and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescent, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in La Crescent have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Crescent, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: K-12
La Crescent, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Crescent, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Crescent, MN include La Crescent-hokah Middle School and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem.
How many public middle schools are located in La Crescent?
3 public middle schools are located in La Crescent.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent?
La Crescent public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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