For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 529 students in Perham, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Perham, MN is Prairie Wind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perham, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Perham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Perham, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Perham, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perham, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perham, MN include Prairie Wind Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perham?
1 public middle schools are located in Perham.
What is the racial composition of students in Perham?
Perham public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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