For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in Hastings, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN are Hastings Middle School and 917 Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Hastings, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Allina Hastings Php
Alternative School
1285 Nininger Rd, Ste 200
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: K-8
Hastings, Minnesota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 5-12
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K-8
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hastings, MN include Hastings Middle School and 917 Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hastings?
6 public middle schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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