Top 5 Best Moorhead Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,394 students in Moorhead, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead Alc, Moorhead Online Secondary Academy and West Central Academy-s. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorhead, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
Magnet School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead Alc, Moorhead Online Secondary Academy and West Central Academy-s.
How many public middle schools are located in Moorhead?
6 public middle schools are located in Moorhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?
Moorhead public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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