For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,473 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN are Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West 3rd Street
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN include Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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