For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,506 students in Albert Lea, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Albert Lea, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Albert Lea Area Learning Center and Halverson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albert Lea, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Albert Lea, MN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Grades: 6-7
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
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
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
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
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albert Lea, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Albert Lea, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Albert Lea Area Learning Center and Halverson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albert Lea, MN?
11 public schools are located in Albert Lea, MN.
What percentage of students in Albert Lea, MN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea, MN?
Albert Lea, MN public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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