For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 399 students in Big Stone County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN are Lismore Colony Elementary School, 6-12th Grade Building and Big Stone Colony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Stone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Big Stone County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Ortonville Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Big Stone County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Big Stone County, MN include Lismore Colony Elementary School, 6-12th Grade Building and Big Stone Colony Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Stone County?
4 public middle schools are located in Big Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone County?
Big Stone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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