For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 338 students in Mahnomen County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mahnomen County, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahnomen County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mahnomen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mahnomen County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Mahnomen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 69
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mahnomen County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mahnomen County, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Mahnomen County?
2 public middle schools are located in Mahnomen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen County?
Mahnomen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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