Best Worthington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 948 students in Worthington, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worthington, MN are 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary, Worthington Middle School and Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worthington, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Worthington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Worthington, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Worthington, Minnesota

Worthington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Worthington, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worthington, MN include 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary, Worthington Middle School and Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Worthington?
5 public middle schools are located in Worthington.
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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