For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 624 students in Crookston, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Crookston, MN is Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crookston, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Crookston 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 Public Middle Schools in Crookston, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 34% | 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
Crookston, 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 Crookston, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Crookston, MN include Crookston Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Crookston?
2 public middle schools are located in Crookston.
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston 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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