Top 10 Best Freeborn County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,183 students in Freeborn County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 174 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Freeborn County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Enrich Alden and Alden-conger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Freeborn County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Alden-conger Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Alden-conger Secondary
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #66.
Halverson Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Sibley Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Glenville Emmons Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1010.
Albert Lea Senior High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Grades: 6-7
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Albert Lea Area Sp Educational Coop
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Freeborn County, MN

Freeborn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Wolverine Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Enrich Alden and Alden-conger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Freeborn County, MN?
18 public schools are located in Freeborn County, MN.
What percentage of students in Freeborn County, MN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Freeborn County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County, MN?
Freeborn County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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