Best Moorhead Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,368 students in Moorhead, MN.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Moorhead, MN public middle schools have an score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Moorhead, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Moorhead Online Secondary Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337

Gr: 7-12

Rank: #22.

West Central Academy-s

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316

Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #33.

West Central Academy-n

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316

Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Horizon Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300

Gr: 5-8 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #55.

Moorhead Alc

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 5-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: n/an/a

Moorhead Alc - Barnesville

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2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 7-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273

Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: K-8

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2005)

310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300

Gr: K-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Rralc (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230

Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548

Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2005)

901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300

Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n.

How many public middle schools are located in Moorhead?

6 public middle schools are located in Moorhead.

What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?

Moorhead public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).