For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,213 students in Virginia, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN are Nlc 6076 Alc Program, Rock Ridge High School and Nlc 6076 Special Education Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Virginia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Virginia, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nlc 6076 Alc Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Int'l Falls Isd 361 Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Ridge High School Alp
Alternative School
1405 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3510
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Virginia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eveleth-gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Focus - Day Treatment Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: PK-6
Nlc Day Treatment (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12
Northland Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1286 Virginia
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Northland Learning Center 060 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Northland Learning Center 080 (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN include Nlc 6076 Alc Program, Rock Ridge High School and Nlc 6076 Special Education Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Virginia?
5 public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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