For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 328 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red Lake County, MN are Lafayette Secondary and Red Lake County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Red Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center
Vocational School
210 Main Ave S
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Gr: 7-12
Red Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: PK | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Box 7
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Gr: 5-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red Lake County, MN include Lafayette Secondary and Red Lake County Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Red Lake County?
3 public middle schools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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