For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,173 students in Nobles County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 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, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School. 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 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nobles County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Adrian Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
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, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nobles County?
18 public schools are located in Nobles County.
What percentage of students in Nobles County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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