Top 5 Best Willmar Public Middle Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,066 students in Willmar, MN. The top ranked public middle schools in Willmar, MN are Willmar Middle School, 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.
Willmar, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Willmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Willmar, MN Public Middle Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willmar Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(507) 537-2258
Willmar, MN 56201
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Willmar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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