Best Schools in Brown County, MN
Brown County, MN has 30 public schools (11 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,278 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Brown County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brown County, MN
The top high schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Springfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 289 Students
3. Red Rock Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Sleepy Eye Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sleepy Eye Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
5. St. James Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 551 Students
6. Madelia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 272 Students
7. Comfrey Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
8. Cedar Mountain Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
9. W.o.r.k. Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Education District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 5 Students
10. New Ulm Cte Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brown County, MN
The top middle schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brown County, MN
The top elementary schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
2. Springfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
4. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
5. Cedar Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
6. Sleepy Eye Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sleepy Eye Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
7. Madelia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
8. St. James Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
9. St Paul's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul's Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
10. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brown County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brown County, MN has a total population of 25,912 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brown County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brown County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brown County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brown County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brown County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brown County, MN
How many schools are in Brown County, MN?
Brown County, MN has 30 public schools: 11 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,278 students in total.
How do schools in Brown County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Brown County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Brown County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brown County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brown County
4 places in Brown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- New Ulm (9)
- Comfrey (2)
- Sleepy Eye (2)
- Springfield (2)
School districts (2)
- River Bend Education District (5 schools)
- New Ulm Public School District (4 schools)