Best North Branch Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 914 students in North Branch, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN are Distance Learning Academy Secondary, Norse Area Learning Center and Phoenix Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in North Branch, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Branch, MN include Distance Learning Academy Secondary, Norse Area Learning Center and Phoenix Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Branch?
4 public middle schools are located in North Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch?
North Branch public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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