For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,595 students in Lakeville, MN. The top ranked public middle schools in Lakeville, MN are Century Middle School, Lakeville North High School and Mcguire 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakeville, MN (2025)
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 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lakeville North High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Lakeville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
917 Lakeville Senior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
19600 Ipava Ave. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 10%
16250 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
18600 Huntley Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2000
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2000
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, Lakeville North High School and Mcguire 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (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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