For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 977 students in Watonwan County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN are Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watonwan 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 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Watonwan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Watonwan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Watonwan County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Watonwan County, MN include Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Watonwan County?
3 public middle schools are located in Watonwan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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