Best West Bloomington Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,444 students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Bloomington are Olson Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN include Olson Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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