Best Wadena Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 600 students in Wadena, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Wadena, MN are White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School and Freshwater Education District Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wadena, MN public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Wadena have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wadena, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

White Pine Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505

Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
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600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300

Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Freshwater Education District Alc

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505

Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Leaf River Academy

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505

Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: n/an/a

Elm Tree Academy

Special Education School

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2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505

Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wadena, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Wadena, MN include White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School and Freshwater Education District Alc.

How many public middle schools are located in Wadena?

5 public middle schools are located in Wadena.

What is the racial composition of students in Wadena?

Wadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).