For the 2025 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, Hill City Middle School and Mcgregor Secondary. 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 39% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
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, Hill City Middle School and Mcgregor Secondary.
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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