Best Central Minneapolis Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 606 students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Central Minneapolis are Stadium View, Metro College Prep and Mn International Middle Chr School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 187:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Stadium View, Metro College Prep and Mn International Middle Chr School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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