For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,711 students in Brown County, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,724 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Brown County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN are Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and Sleepy Eye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Sleepy Eye Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 South Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #77.
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #88.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Grades: 1-4
| 582 students
Rank: #1111.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1212.
Comfrey Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1313.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: 2-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 South Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Saint Cloud
Charter School
809 12th St N
Essig, MN 56030
(612) 876-3050
Essig, MN 56030
(612) 876-3050
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hanska Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 47
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Hoffman Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Brown St.
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Grades: 7-11
| 5 students
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Fork Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Springfield On-line High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12 South Burns Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN include Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and Sleepy Eye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County, MN?
19 public schools are located in Brown County, MN.
What percentage of students in Brown County, MN go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Brown County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County, MN?
Brown County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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