For the 2025 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 16,642 students in Minnesota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Minnesota are Wayzata West Middle School, Math And Science Academy and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5000 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln K-8 District-wide School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 8th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Gr: K-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeville North High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 125th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Friedell Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Broadway S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 County Rd B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Red Rock Central Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Minnesota include Wayzata West Middle School, Math And Science Academy and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Minnesota?
21 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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