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Best Chisago County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,108 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chisago County, MN are Chisago Lakes Middle School, Pathway To Change and Distance Learning Academy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago 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 Chisago County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Chisago County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13750 Lake Blvd
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 7-12
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Academy
Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy Middle School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Chisago County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Grades: 12
| 29 students
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Grades: PK
| 26 students
North Branch Main St. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: PK
| 56 students
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chisago County, MN include Chisago Lakes Middle School, Pathway To Change and Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Chisago County?
9 public middle schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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