For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,768 students in Lakeville, MN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeville, MN are Century Middle School, Mcguire Middle School and Kenwood Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeville, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakeville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakeville, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mcguire Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21220 Holyoke Ave W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19455 Kenwood Tr
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3800
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Lakeville Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19455 Kenwood Trl
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3900
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Lakeville Online Academy-middle
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Mn - Lakeville
Alternative School
18432 Kenrick Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3910
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3910
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeville Shared Time Services
Alternative School
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2013
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2013
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2090
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2090
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeville, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeville, MN include Century Middle School, Mcguire Middle School and Kenwood Trail Middle School. Lakeville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeville?
8 public middle schools are located in Lakeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeville?
Lakeville public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lakeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lakeville include: Kenwood Trail Middle School vs. Century Middle School, Century Middle School vs. Kenwood Trail Middle School, Mcguire Middle School vs. Kenwood Trail Middle School
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