Top 10 Best Steele County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,867 students in Steele County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Steele County, MN are Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Steele County (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 Online 6-8
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 32 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
| n/a 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 elementary schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Steele County, MN include Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Steele County, MN?
12 public elementary schools are located in Steele County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County, MN?
Steele County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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