For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 982 students in 56537, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56537, MN are Kennedy Middle School, Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8 and Lakes Country Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56537 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56537, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56537, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-12
56537, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 E. Channing
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK-12
601 Randolph Avenue E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lakes Area Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1010 Maryland Ln
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: 7-12
Lakes Country Academy - Mhd (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2410 14th Street South
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-10 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56537, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56537, MN include Kennedy Middle School, Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8 and Lakes Country Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 56537?
6 public middle schools are located in 56537.
What is the racial composition of students in 56537?
56537 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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