For the 2026 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chisago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Blvd
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2400
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1000
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trl, Ste 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: 6-8
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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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