For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,197 students in 55423, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN are Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School, South Education Center Academy and Richfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55423 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55423, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55423, MN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7735 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Gr: K-7 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 7-12
55423, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 10-12
280 Centennial Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7315 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
280 Richfield Intermediate Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7020 12th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
280 Richfield Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7461 Oliver Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
280 Sheridan Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6400 Sheridan Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Gr: K-5
4092 - Watershed High School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6541 16th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12
Alc-ell-south High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Gr: 9-12
Center For Careers And Training (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1550 E 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6500 Nicollet Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Gr: PK
100 66th Street W
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Intersect (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Gr: 6-12
Scitech Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Watershed High School (Closed 2026)
Charter School
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Wave South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN include Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School, South Education Center Academy and Richfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55423?
8 public middle schools are located in 55423.
What is the racial composition of students in 55423?
55423 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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