Top 10 Best Austin Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,658 students in Austin, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, MN are Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Southgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Austin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Austin, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 19th Ave Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Grades: 1-4
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Banfield Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 17th St Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Grades: 1-4
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
I.j. Holton Intermediate School
Math: 19% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1525
Grades: 5-6
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Neveln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1918 E Oakland Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Grades: 1-4
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Sumner Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Grades: 1-4
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1803
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Online Academy
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Minnesota

Austin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Horizon Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Smec Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, MN include Oakland Education Center, Smec Alc and Southgate Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Austin, MN?
13 public elementary schools are located in Austin, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin, MN?
Austin, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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