For the 2025 school year, there are 147 public middle schools serving 48,546 students in Hennepin County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN are Wayzata West Middle School, Wayzata Central Middle School and Wayzata East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin 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 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Hennepin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #33.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #55.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Grades: 5-7
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Minnetonka East Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,307 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #88.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,287 students
Rank: #99.
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #1111.
South View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1212.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20855 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #1414.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 898 students
Rank: #1515.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,891 students
Rank: #1717.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1818.
Parnassus Preparatory School-logic
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: 5-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1919.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2020.
Eden Prairie Online Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7142
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7142
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Rank: #2121.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #2222.
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 109th Ave N
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-5200
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 2,030 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Maple Grove Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7000 Hemlock Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 315-7600
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 315-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,568 students
Rank: #2525.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #2828.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #2929.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #3030.
St. Anthony Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #3131.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #3232.
Osseo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10223 93rd Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8800
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #3333.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Grades: K-8
| 339 students
Rank: #3434.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Rank: #3535.
Hopkins North Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4800
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
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Hennepin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Alice Smith Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
801 Minnetonka Mills Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Gatewood Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14900 Gatewood Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 4 Week Ey (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 6 Week Ey Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway Y
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Alt. Prg - Off Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1001 W Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins North Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins West Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Yes Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Kathrine Curren El Technical School Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1600 Main St.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Meadowbrook Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5430 Glenwood Ave.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Tanglen Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1901 Hillside Lane
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
272 Cedar Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8905 Braxton Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Grades: 4-9
| n/a students
272 Central Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
272 Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12000 Anderson Lake Parkeway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN include Wayzata West Middle School, Wayzata Central Middle School and Wayzata East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hennepin County?
147 public middle schools are located in Hennepin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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 Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hennepin County include: Osseo Middle School vs. Maple Grove Middle School, Hopkins West Middle School vs. Hopkins North Middle School, Hopkins North Middle School vs. Hopkins West Middle School
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