Top 10 Best Steele County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,426 students in Steele County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 501 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Steele County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN are Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Owatonna Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Steele County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blooming Prairie Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 2nd St Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Senior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Lonsdale Pre K-6
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Idaho St Sw
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Medford Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Nrheg Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 624-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Blooming Prairie Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
Medford Secondary
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #1414.
Owatonna Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Online 6-8
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Online 9-12
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Online K-5
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8208
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Steele County, MN

Steele County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Actions School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 35 students
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Elementary Actions (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Grades: PK
| 108 students
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Grades: 6
| 342 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN include Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Owatonna Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Steele County, MN?
21 public schools are located in Steele County, MN.
What percentage of students in Steele County, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Steele County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County, MN?
Steele County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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