Top 10 Best Minnesota Special Education Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 115 special education public middle schools serving 4,280 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Minnesota are Mn For The Blind, Mounds View Bridges Program and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Minnesota Special Education Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mn For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mounds View Bridges Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2408 Mounds View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6160
Grades: K-7
| 15 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2284
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Foundations Ii
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Harmony Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6200
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 5-9
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Roosevelt Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3015 3rd St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6890
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5331
Grades: 5-12
| 56 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd St. Nw
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2419 Washington Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
Vision
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Evergreen Square Sw
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 253. - 25.
White Pine Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2626.
Northern Lights Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3062
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3232.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3333.
Minnesota Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3434.
Cornerstones Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3535.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Minnesota include Mn For The Blind, Mounds View Bridges Program and Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist..
How many special education public middle schools are located in Minnesota?
115 special education public middle schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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