For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 624 students in 56716, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in 56716, MN is Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56716 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56716, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56716, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
56716, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56716, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56716, MN include Crookston Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 56716?
2 public middle schools are located in 56716.
What is the racial composition of students in 56716?
56716 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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