For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,999 students in Polk County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN are Fosston Secondary, Win-e-mac Secondary and Fertile-beltrami Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Win-e-mac Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Fisher Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Climax Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MN include Fosston Secondary, Win-e-mac Secondary and Fertile-beltrami Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
8 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Climax Secondary vs. Crookston Secondary, Fertile-beltrami Secondary vs. Crookston Secondary, Climax Secondary vs. Fertile-beltrami Secondary
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