For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,137 students in Freeborn County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Freeborn County (2026-27)
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.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Freeborn County 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
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 9%
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%
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Wolverine Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Freeborn County?
6 public middle schools are located in Freeborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Freeborn County include: Albert Lea Senior High School vs. Alden-conger Secondary
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