For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 259 students in 55768, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in 55768, MN is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55768 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55768, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55768, MN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Gr: 7-12
55768, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: PK
Northeast Service Coop Sp. Ed. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55768, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55768, MN include Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 55768?
2 public middle schools are located in 55768.
What is the racial composition of students in 55768?
55768 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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