Best Schools in Freeborn County, MN
Freeborn County, MN has 31 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 10,319 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Freeborn County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Freeborn County, MN
The top high schools in Freeborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alden-conger Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 226 Students
2. Lyle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
3. Blooming Prairie Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 375 Students
4. Nrheg Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 455 Students
5. Albert Lea Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1218 Students
6. Glenville-emmons Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Glenville-emmons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
7. Austin Senior High
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
8. United South Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
9. Albert Lea Area Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
10. Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in Freeborn County, MN
The top middle schools in Freeborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 474 Students
2. I.j. Holton Intermediate School
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 741 Students
3. Ellis Middle
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students
4. Lyle Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Freeborn County, MN
The top elementary schools in Freeborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blooming Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
2. United South Central Elementary
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United South Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
3. Nrheg Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
4. Halverson Elementary
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Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
5. Lakeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
6. Alden-conger Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
7. Banfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 461 Students
8. Glenville Emmons Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Glenville-emmons School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
9. Lyle Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 122 Students
10. Sibley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Freeborn County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Freeborn County, MN has a total population of 30,895 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Freeborn 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 Freeborn County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Freeborn County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Freeborn 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 Freeborn County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Freeborn County, MN
How many schools are in Freeborn County, MN?
Freeborn County, MN has 31 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 10,319 students in total.
How do schools in Freeborn County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Freeborn County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Freeborn County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Freeborn 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: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Freeborn County
3 places in Freeborn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Albert Lea (8)
- Alden (4)
- Glenville (3)
School districts (1)
- Albert Lea Public School District (8 schools)