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Best Albert Lea Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,338 students in Albert Lea, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 96% 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, Halverson Elementary School and Sibley 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 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Gr: 6-7 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albert Lea Elementary Online (Closed 2023)
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy (Closed 2023)
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Gr: K-8
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: K-12
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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, Halverson Elementary School and Sibley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albert Lea?
8 public schools are located in Albert Lea.
What percentage of students in Albert Lea go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albert Lea are often viewed compared to one another?

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