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Best Polk County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Win-e-mac Secondary, Central Middle School and Fosston 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 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fisher Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Climax Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, MN

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Gr: PK-12
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2005)
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Minority enrollment: 19%
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Gr: 9-12

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 Win-e-mac Secondary, Central Middle School and Fosston 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?

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