For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,773 students in 55904, MN.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55904 have an average reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public middle schools of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55904, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln K-8 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 | 506 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Willow Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4521
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4830
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Regional Crisis Center
Alternative School
2121 Campus Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55904, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55904, MN include Lincoln K-8 School, Rochester Phoenix Academy and Willow Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55904?
8 public middle schools are located in 55904.
What is the racial composition of students in 55904?
55904 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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