For the 2024 school year, there are 127 public middle schools serving 39,663 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN are Wayzata East Middle School, Wayzata Central Middle School and Valley View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Minneapolis, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #44.
South View Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #55.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #66.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1010.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Anthony Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Seven Hills Prep Upper
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7601
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7601
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3202
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3202
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5359
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5359
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1818.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6717 85th Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 496-5550
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 496-5550
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #1919.
Northdale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #2020.
St. Louis Park Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Texas Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #2121.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,701 students
Rank: #2323.
Bluesky Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite #5
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Rank: #2424.
School #538
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2525.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2626.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2727.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #2828.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5841
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5841
Grades: 5-12
| 38 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #3232.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6363 France Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3333.
1250 West Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12066 Hwy 65
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-1560
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-1560
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
272 Forest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
273 Concord Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
273 Cornelia Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
273 Countryside Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
273 Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
273 Edina Public Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
273 Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
273 Normandale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
273 So View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
273 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
276-minnetonka Rsr-alc High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Grades: 12
| 16 students
279 - Palmer Lake Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
279 Orchard Lane Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
279 Osseo Area Learning Center Ey (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN include Wayzata East Middle School, Wayzata Central Middle School and Valley View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minneapolis, MN?
127 public middle schools are located in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis, MN?
Minneapolis, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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