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Best Hennepin County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 144 public middle schools serving 48,546 students in Hennepin County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN are Wayzata West Middle School, Yinghua Academy and Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hennepin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Gr: 5-7 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Minnetonka East Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
South View Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20855 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 241-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 1,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1616.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Central Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Parnassus Preparatory School-logic
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Eden Prairie Online Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8100 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7142
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 109th Ave N
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 2,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Maple Grove Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7000 Hemlock Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 315-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Osseo Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10223 93rd Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
St. Anthony Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1031
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Hopkins North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hennepin County, MN include Wayzata West Middle School, Yinghua Academy and Grandview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hennepin County?
147 public middle schools are located in Hennepin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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