Top 10 Best Nobles County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,964 students in Nobles County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Nobles County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
513 S Broadway
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Adrian Secondary
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ellsworth Secondary
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
513 S Broadway
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Worthington Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #88.
Adrian Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #99.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1111.
Worthington Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 5-8
| 957 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nobles County, MN

Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
3012 Birchwood
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Nobles County, MN?
17 public schools are located in Nobles County, MN.
What percentage of students in Nobles County, MN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County, MN?
Nobles County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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