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Best Grand Rapids Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 967 students in Grand Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MN are Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Itaskin Education Center and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Grand Rapids, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Gr: K-4
820 Nw 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Gr: K-5
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Gr: K-4
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Gr: 6-12
1851 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
1851 E Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
300 Se 4th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5850
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Gr: K-4
Success Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MN include Robert J. Elkington Middle School, Itaskin Education Center and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids?
4 public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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