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Best Douglas County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,473 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN are Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 West 3rd Street
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Gr: 7-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexandria Online (Closed 2023)
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Gr: 9-12
Brandon Elementary School (Closed 2014)
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Brandon High School (Closed 2014)
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Evansville Middle School (Closed 2014)
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lakes Area Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, MN include Discovery Middle School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Runestone Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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