For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,068 students in Northfield, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN are Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Big 9 Online Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northfield, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Big 9 Online Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #44.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0600
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0600
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN include Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Big 9 Online Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northfield?
5 public middle schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Northfield include: Arcadia Charter School vs. Northfield Middle School, Northfield Middle School vs. Arcadia Charter School
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