For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 484 students in Paynesville, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Paynesville, MN is Paynesville Area Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paynesville, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Paynesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Paynesville, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Secondary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 Business 23 W
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-12
| 484 students
Paynesville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paynesville, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paynesville, MN include Paynesville Area Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paynesville?
1 public middle schools are located in Paynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville?
Paynesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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