Best Public Middle Schools in 55056 (North Branch, MN) (2025-26)

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Best 55056 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 914 students in 55056, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in 55056, MN are Distance Learning Academy Secondary, Norse Area Learning Center and Phoenix Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 55056 have an score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55056, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55056, MN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Distance Learning Academy Secondary

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
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38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406

Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Norse Area Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406

Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #33.

Phoenix Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656

Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

North Branch Area Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
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38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300

Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55056 Minnesota

55056, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306

Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013

Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

North Branch Main St. Elementary School (Closed 2009)

6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100

Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55056, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in 55056, MN include Distance Learning Academy Secondary, Norse Area Learning Center and Phoenix Academy Charter School.

How many public middle schools are located in 55056?

4 public middle schools are located in 55056.

What is the racial composition of students in 55056?

55056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).