For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 326 students in 56352, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 56352, MN are Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Melrose Middle School and West Central Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56352 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56352, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56352, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
546 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
56352, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 2nd Street Southwest
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(620) 256-7836
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56352, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56352, MN include Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Melrose Middle School and West Central Area Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 56352?
3 public middle schools are located in 56352.
What is the racial composition of students in 56352?
56352 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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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