For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,386 students in Rice County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, MN are Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Laura Baker Sun Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rice County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Northfield Portage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #77.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Ann St
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-4222
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-4222
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Cannon River Stem School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Falcons Online Academy-middle
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 18 students
Rank: #1212.
Faribault Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1313.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Cannon River Sec Transition Ed Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Early Childhood Family Education Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Elementary Summer Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Faribault Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Focus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
1000 Idaho St Sw
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Village School Of Northfield (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rice County, MN include Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Laura Baker Sun Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Rice County?
14 public middle schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rice County include: Faribault Middle School vs. Northfield Middle School, Northfield Middle School vs. Faribault Middle School
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