For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,683 students in Isanti County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Isanti County, MN are Brookside Academy, Cambridge Middle School and Art & Science Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isanti County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Isanti County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Isanti County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6301
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6301
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Art & Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 7th Avenue Court Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0039
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 444-0039
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Academy Mlp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #66.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Braham Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
C-i Education Center
Alternative School
625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Isanti County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Isanti County, MN include Brookside Academy, Cambridge Middle School and Art & Science Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Isanti County?
9 public middle schools are located in Isanti County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isanti County?
Isanti County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Isanti County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Isanti County include: Cambridge Middle School vs. Isanti Middle School, Isanti Middle School vs. Cambridge Middle School
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