For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 901 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN are Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Faribault County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 8-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Gr: 6-7 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Faribault County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Elmore Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
202 E N St
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Minnesota Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
501 North Main Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Gr: 9-12
Pathways (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Gr: K-7 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Gr: 1-7
501 W Center Street
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Winnebago High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
620 1st Ave Sw
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN include Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and United South Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Faribault County?
3 public middle schools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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