Top 10 Best Minneapolis Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 131 public middle schools serving 38,248 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, 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.
Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Minneapolis, MN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Wayzata Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,502 students
Rank: #33.
Wayzata East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Yinghua Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 822 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #66.
South View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #99.
Agamim Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside Family Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #1111.
Justice Page Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #1212.
Willows
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5359
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1313.
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7601
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Fridley Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 West Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Metro Tech Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
School #532
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Tier Three
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1919.
Olson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2020.
Northdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,274 students
Rank: #2121.
St. Anthony Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #2222.
Sanford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2323.
New City School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 6th Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #2424.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 Zenith Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 496-5550
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #2525.
School #538
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2626.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2727.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2828.
School #530
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Center School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Stadium View
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3232.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,691 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1560
Grades: 3-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #3535.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Grades: 12
| 16 students
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Minneapolis, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Wayzata Central Middle School and Wayzata East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minneapolis?
131 public middle schools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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