For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,832 students in Albert Lea, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albert Lea, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Gr: 6-7 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
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
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
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
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
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 middle schools in Albert Lea, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albert Lea?
4 public middle schools are located in Albert Lea.
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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