For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 718 students in New Ulm, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Ulm, MN are New Ulm Middle School, River Bend Area Learning Center and R.i.s.e. Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Ulm, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in New Ulm have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Ulm, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
New Ulm, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Ulm, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Ulm, MN include New Ulm Middle School, River Bend Area Learning Center and R.i.s.e. Program.
How many public middle schools are located in New Ulm?
5 public middle schools are located in New Ulm.
What is the racial composition of students in New Ulm?
New Ulm public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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