For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 236 students in Lakefield, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lakefield, MN is Jackson County Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakefield, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakefield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakefield, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakefield, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakefield, MN include Jackson County Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakefield?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakefield?
Lakefield public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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