For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,546 students in 55411, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55411, MN are Metro College Prep, Best Academy and Mps Online 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55411 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55411, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55411, MN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Best Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Mps Online 6-12
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0726
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0726
Gr: 6-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Mps Metro Dt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 East 34th Street, Door #8
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 187:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mps Metro Ha
Alternative School
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Nonpublic Shared Time
Special Education School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5495
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5495
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4781
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4781
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wakanda Virtual Academy
Charter School
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
55411, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2620 Russell Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 886-1261
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 886-1261
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2620 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-7988
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-7988
2131 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4056
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4056
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Connection Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1615 Queen Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2580
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
North Mpls Christian Fellowshi
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 520-3565
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 520-3565
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Four Directions Charter Schools (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1113 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-0183
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-0183
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Freedom Academy Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2201 Girard Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 361-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 361-6600
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Gr: K-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1501 30th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2250
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2250
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Jordan New Life Community Chur
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 529-4956
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 529-4956
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
1501 30th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2240
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2240
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Legacy Of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2201 Girard Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 302-3410
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 302-3410
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2131 12th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2800
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2800
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2131 12th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2800
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2800
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2131 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 200-2274
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 200-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Gr: 12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2410 Girard Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2110
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Plymouth Youth Center Lyndale (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2519 Lyndale Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 522-1584
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 522-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Plymouth Youth Center Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2301 Oliver Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 522-6501
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 522-6501
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students
Prestige Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1704 Dupont Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 465-8121
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 465-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
River West Ecse Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2620 Russell Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5100
Gr: PK | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1200 W Broadway Ave Ste 110
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 330-3047
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 330-3047
Gr: K-1 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Soar Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2201 Girard Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Span High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1250 W Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5444
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5444
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Urban League Academy Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2220 16 Av North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-1290
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-1290
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1615 Queen Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2900
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2900
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55411, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55411, MN include Metro College Prep, Best Academy and Mps Online 6-12.
How many public middle schools are located in 55411?
11 public middle schools are located in 55411.
What is the racial composition of students in 55411?
55411 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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