For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 90 students in 56661, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in 56661, MN is Northome Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 56661 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56661, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56661, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56661, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56661, MN include Northome Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 56661?
1 public middle schools are located in 56661.
What is the racial composition of students in 56661?
56661 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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