Best 56359 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 392 students in 56359, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56359, MN are Onamia High School and Onamia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56359 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56359, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56359, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onamia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Nay-ah-shing School
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Success
Alternative School
35465 125th Ave #1
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Gr: 7-9 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56359, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56359, MN include Onamia High School and Onamia Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 56359?
4 public middle schools are located in 56359.
What is the racial composition of students in 56359?
56359 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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