For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in Northfield, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN are Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Big 9 Online Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Northfield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Big 9 Online Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northfield, MN include Northfield Middle School, Arcadia Charter School and Big 9 Online Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northfield?
4 public middle schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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