For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,808 students in 55901, MN.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55901 have an average reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public middle schools of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55901, MN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairiecare
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5255 Members Pkwy Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4467
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4467
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
5501 65th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4530
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Minority enrollment: 51%
55901, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John Adams Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
John Marshall Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Summer Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55901, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55901, MN include Prairiecare and John Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55901?
3 public middle schools are located in 55901.
What is the racial composition of students in 55901?
55901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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