For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 866 students in North Branch, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN are Norse Area Learning Center, Distance Learning Secondary and North Branch Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Branch, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Distance Learning Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
North Branch, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Grades: 12
| 29 students
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Grades: PK
| 26 students
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: PK
| 56 students
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN include Norse Area Learning Center, Distance Learning Secondary and North Branch Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Branch, MN?
4 public middle schools are located in North Branch, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch, MN?
North Branch, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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