For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 622 students in Cokato, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cokato, MN are Dassel-cokato Middle School, Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School and Village Ranch Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cokato, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cokato have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cokato, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #33.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13637 60th St. Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Cokato, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Day Treatment Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Dassel-cokato Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4851 Reardon Avenue Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: K-8
Eastern Wright Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Meeker & Wright Special Education (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 460
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Step Se Program High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
220 Millard Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cokato, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cokato, MN include Dassel-cokato Middle School, Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School and Village Ranch Alternative Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Cokato?
3 public middle schools are located in Cokato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cokato?
Cokato public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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