For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 401 students in Cass Lake, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass Lake, MN are Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and Cass Lake-bena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass Lake, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cass Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Cass Lake, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cass Lake, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass Lake, MN include Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr. and Cass Lake-bena Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass Lake?
2 public middle schools are located in Cass Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake?
Cass Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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