For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 316 students in Walker, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Walker, MN is Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Walker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walker, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Walker, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walker, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker, MN include Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walker?
2 public middle schools are located in Walker.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker?
Walker public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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