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Best Detroit Lakes Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 615 students in Detroit Lakes, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Detroit Lakes, MN are Detroit Lakes Middle School and Detroit Lakes Middle Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit Lakes, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Detroit Lakes have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Detroit Lakes, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Detroit Lakes, MN include Detroit Lakes Middle School and Detroit Lakes Middle Alc.
How many public middle schools are located in Detroit Lakes?
2 public middle schools are located in Detroit Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Lakes?
Detroit Lakes public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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