Best Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,239 students in Virginia, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN are Northland Learning Center 010, Rock Ridge Secondary and Northland Learning Center 020. 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Virginia, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northland Learning Center 010
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Rock Ridge Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Isd 361 - Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Virginia, Minnesota

Virginia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: PK-6
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12
Box 1286 Virginia
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2
411 5th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Gr: 3-6
411 5th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3916
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Virginia, MN include Northland Learning Center 010, Rock Ridge Secondary and Northland Learning Center 020.
How many public middle schools are located in Virginia?
4 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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