Top 10 Best Anoka County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 14,929 students in Anoka County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anoka County, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, Oak View Middle School and Davinci Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Anoka County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Anoka County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Oak View Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15400 Hanson Blvd
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #33.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,544 students
Rank: #66.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Fridley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7565 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1414.
Northdale Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1515.
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1523 5th Ave S
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,604 students
Rank: #1616.
Secondary Virtual School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1717.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,682 students
Rank: #1818.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Grades: 3-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1919.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7545 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2222.
Saints Online Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #2323.
St. Francis Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23065 Saint Francis Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8501
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #2424.
Coon Rapids Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 Raven St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,353 students
Rank: #2525.
Star Of The North Academy Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #2626.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Rank: #2727.
Fridley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2828.
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 5-8
| 36 students
Rank: #2929.
Columbia Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4701
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Grades: K-9
| 102 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Rank: #3232.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3333.
Saints Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Regn High School Summer Prog
Alternative School
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
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Anoka County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Grades: 4-8
| 115 students
3758 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Grades: 12
| 27 students
6100 W. Moore Lake Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2727 North Ferry Street
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9237 East River Rd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Avanti (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
11238 Crooked Lake Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
440 Pierce St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0166
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
6100 W Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7925 Able St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Mercy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 422-4725
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
1100 81st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
10267 University Ave. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
199 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw Suit
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6085 7th St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Grades: K
| n/a students
22970 Butterfield
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
22970 Butterfield Dr
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Grades: 4-6
| 491 students
1902 2nd Ave South
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anoka County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anoka County, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Oak View Middle School and Davinci Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Anoka County?
40 public middle schools are located in Anoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka County?
Anoka County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?

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