For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 813 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Mcgregor Secondary and Hill City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Aitkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Gr: K-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aitkin County, MN include Aitkin Secondary School, Mcgregor Secondary and Hill City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aitkin County?
5 public middle schools are located in Aitkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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