For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in 56201, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56201, MN are Middle School Alc, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56201 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56201, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56201, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1808 Civic Center Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Willmar Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56201, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56201, MN include Middle School Alc, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 56201?
7 public middle schools are located in 56201.
What is the racial composition of students in 56201?
56201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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