For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 977 students in Watonwan County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN are Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watonwan County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Watonwan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watonwan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN include Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Watonwan County?
3 public middle schools are located in Watonwan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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