For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,562 students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Longfellow are Longfellow Alternative High School, Sullivan Elementary School and Hiawatha Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Grades: 8-12
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Bdote Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Aurora Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 200-9590
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 200-9590
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN include Longfellow Alternative High School, Sullivan Elementary School and Hiawatha Collegiate High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
6 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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