For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in 55423, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN are Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School, South Education Center Academy and Richfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55423 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55423, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55423, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
55423, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
280 Centennial Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7315 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Richfield Intermediate Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7020 12th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Richfield Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7461 Oliver Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Sheridan Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6400 Sheridan Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4092 - Watershed High School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6541 16th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alc-ell-south High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Careers And Training (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1550 E 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
6500 Nicollet Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Grades: PK
| n/a students
100 66th Street W
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Grades: 5-8
| 84 students
Intersect (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Scitech Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Wave South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55423, MN include Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School, South Education Center Academy and Richfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55423?
7 public middle schools are located in 55423.
What is the racial composition of students in 55423?
55423 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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