2022 Best Public Middle Schools in Minnesota

Math & Science Academy

• Public School
• WOODBURY, MN
• 6-12
• Rating 4.08 out of 5  63 reviews

Sophomore: The Math and Science Academy is an excellent school that allows students of any background to explore their interests and grow their knowledge. The staff at MSA really help the students be comfortable in a space that may be new and they are willing to help the students with their needs. The education and workload at MSA allow the students to keep growing their education and explore new opportunities. Regarding the small population size of MSA, it can be easier for students to connect and communicate with others...Read 63 Reviews

• grade A+

• 533 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nova Classical Academy Upper School

• Public School
• SAINT PAUL, MN
• 6-12
• Rating 3.71 out of 5  65 reviews

Senior: It is a very small and tight knit community. Everyone at least knows of almost everyone else which can be both a blessing and a curse. There are a lot of friend groups, but I wouldn't say they are are exclusive and everyone is friendly if you are friendly in return. The teachers have a lot of personality and while they may not click with everyone, I think they represent their subjects very well and many have inspired me!...Something to note is that it lives up to its reputation of being rigorous. The workload is incredible and you must be good at time management. Junior and Senior year are especially difficult in terms of work with added AP stress and college applications and a senior thesis. However, if you apply yourself, the teachers genuinely do want you to succeed...Read 65 Reviews

• grade A+

• 538 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eagle Ridge Academy

• Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, MN
• 6-12
• Rating 3.58 out of 5  78 reviews

Senior: The classes are hard but the teachers will help you through it .Most of the teachers come in early to help students and stay late. Our school is really small but is growing quickly so recently our administration is working on creating more community events. Course offerings in high school are not very diverse, but as our student body grows the school has shown interest in expanding course options. As an incoming senior who has been there since fifth grade, I have been through several moves and renovations with the school as it grows in size and each time we get a new space it is used and students are generally pleased with its use. We just got a new catering service and the pizza is so good I can't wait to try more of the food! Our school is small and rigorous, if you put in the work you will be well prepared for college and beyond...Read 78 Reviews

• grade A+

• 574 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayzata East Middle School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Everything is good except for me. Jones 7th grade math (you don’t want to have him). .Read 3 Reviews

• grade A+

• 651 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minnetonka Middle School East

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: Great school with great academics but a couple of the teachers are mean and/strict, 7th grade Social Studies with my experience. Also has a great immersion program and languages that helps students learn what they want. The down side is that most of the hallways are always so crowded so that means shoving and people getting hurt...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,324 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School

• Public School
• STILLWATER, MN
• 5-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: I love that there is a classical education and students are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas. students are pushed to be the best. Teachers are fun but also get things done. There isn't much diversity which is something I would like to see change...Read 1 Review

• grade A+

• 367 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yinghua Academy

• Public School
• MINNEAPOLIS, MN
• K-8
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: This school is amazing - the teachers, administrators, and students. My son has been attending for 6 years. It is very structured - and can seem overwhelming (imagine being spoken to all day in a foreign language)! But, my son is happy. I think the teachers have high expectations, but are very nurturing and they provide additional help if the student is struggling academically (I know from personal experience). I am so impressed by the dedication of the teachers - they are always available and willing to communicate and partner on plans specific to individual students. With any immersion program, the first couple years are a struggle, as students may fall behind mainstream schools - however, by 5th grade, my son is scoring well above average. I highly recommend this school...Read 15 Reviews

• grade A+

• 828 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayzata West Middle School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: I am in 6th grade and I love this school. I have all A’s except for an A- in L.A. (A’s in cores and encores) I just bearly made it into advanced math and I was scared but then they helped me and now after semester one, my grade is 97.83! The teachers are amazing too...Read 7 Reviews

• grade A+

• 748 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minnetonka Middle School West

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Top-notch teachers, administrators & support staff at MMW! Impressed with course offerings and support for students of all abilities. Amazing special education services including learning disabilities! Great mix of male & female teachers/staff! Awesome electives, activities and clubs! Most importantly, our son enjoys going to school at MMW!...Read 5 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,250 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayzata Central Middle School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: Awesome teachers! Love this school! I would most definitely recommend to someone else. Everyone there is so nice and super supportive.Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,285 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South View Middle School

• Edina Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Middle School Student: Yes, it is possible to enjoy middle school. There are a lot of kids at the school but the classes are small and specialized. The teachers know all the kids very well and work hard to reach them. Fulltime Latin program starting in 6th grade, not many schools offer Latin - most importantly the kids LOVE it and even have a float in the Homecoming parade. Great music programs, orchestra, band and choir. Scholarships make it possible for kids who can't afford to rent an instrument to do so, and it's all very discreet...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A

• 965 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley View Middle School

• Edina Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: It was a really fun school! I grew up with most of my classmates. We all got along so well! The staff was also very friendly, made school really fun.Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,014 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cologne Academy & Cologne Academy Online

• Public School
• COLOGNE, MN
• K-8
• Rating 4.78 out of 5  27 reviews

Parent: Cologne Academy has been a great fit for our children and has exceeded our expectations in education excellence over the last 6 years. We appreciate the school's focus on character building along with traditional education. Children are given many ways to grow and shine: peer mentoring, musical productions, language camps, and athletic programs. Cologne Academy has strong leadership, teachers and staff who care deeply about the students and are open to questions and feedback. The rankings are accurate. This is one of the best schools in the state!...Read 27 Reviews

• grade A

• 628 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aspen Academy

• Public School
• SAVAGE, MN
• K-8
• Rating 4.56 out of 5  16 reviews

Works Here: Aspen Academy is a great K-8 school! The students, staff, families and community always work together to do what is best for kids and finds ways to get us what we need! Kids are kind to each other and the big kids always help the little kids. There are high expectations but the teachers support us in reaching high goals...Read 16 Reviews

• grade A

• 594 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Middle School

• Eden Prairie Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: My time at CMS was great. It was a safe space for me to grow and learn, and develop into the young adult I am today! The school has wonderful administration, and a supportive staff. Not only did the academics at CMS prepare me for high school, the social atmosphere and school-wide activities helped me develop into a well rounded individual...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,907 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East

• St. Michael-Albertville School District, MN
• 5-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my time at this school, I really was able to relate to my teachers and felt they were there to help me. I liked how the school was split into pods by grade so as a younger student I was not forced to be around the oldest in the school. I also really enjoyed my responsive hours and the three day system...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• 926 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grandview Middle School

• Westonka Public School District, MN
• 5-7
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: It has been really hard with the distance learning. This is a hard experience for all of us with the covid 19. My son is in the all the gifted classes they offer and he is just thrilled to be learning 6th and 7th grade in the 5th grade. It was hard for awhile because he wasn't being challenged but now that he is challenged enough now to were he was loves school...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 551 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chippewa Middle School

• Mounds View Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A

• 1,142 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sartell Middle School

• Sartell-St. Stephen School District, MN
• 5-8

• grade A

• 1,310 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Century Middle School

• Lakeville Public School District, MN
• 6-8

• grade A

• 918 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West

• St. Michael-Albertville School District, MN
• 5-8
• Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

• grade A

• 1,137 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orono Middle School

• Orono Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• 700 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mahtomedi Middle School

• Mahtomedi Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I love Mahtomedi Middle School it’s a very nice and welcoming environment. Most of the teachers are AMAZING. All of the teachers are very nice but some teach better then others. The academics are very challenging especially honors and accelerated programs but some friends of mine in high school say that the accelerated programs are very helpful especially if you want to take AP in high school. The area where the school is located is a very small safe town which I believe is a very good environment for a school.Overall Mahtomedi is a very good school with amazing teachers and students...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 831 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kenwood Trail Middle School

• Lakeville Public School District, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• 797 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dakota Hills Middle School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• 6-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Teachers are great! Curriculum could be much more rigorous and have more options for faster-paced classesRead 1 Review

• grade A

• 1,265 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio