For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,239 students in Hastings, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN are Hastings Middle School and Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hastings, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hastings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hoa Middle School
Magnet School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Chance
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN include Hastings Middle School and Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hastings?
5 public middle schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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