For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 180 students in Cedar, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cedar, MN is Star Of The North Academy Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Of The North Academy Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Cedar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar, MN include Star Of The North Academy Charter S.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar?
2 public middle schools are located in Cedar.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar?
Cedar public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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