For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,357 students in 55901, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55901, MN are Prairiecare, John Marshall Senior High School and John Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55901 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55901, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55901, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairiecare
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5255 Members Pkwy Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4322
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4322
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
John Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
5501 65th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4530
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
55901, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Summer Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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, John Marshall Senior High School and John Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55901?
4 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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