For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 532 students in Aitkin, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Aitkin, MN is Aitkin Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aitkin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aitkin, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aitkin, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aitkin, MN include Aitkin Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aitkin?
2 public middle schools are located in Aitkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin?
Aitkin public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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