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Best Alexandria Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 923 students in Alexandria, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, MN are Discovery Middle School and Runestone Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Alexandria, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Gr: 7-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Gr: 9-12
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, MN include Discovery Middle School and Runestone Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexandria?
3 public middle schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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