Best High Schools in Le Sueur County, MN

High schools
8
Students
4,521
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Le Sueur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Prague Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students

2. Le Sueur-henderson High School

A

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 279 Students

3. Belle Plaine Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students

4. Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

5. Mankato East Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students

6. Cleveland Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students

7. Tri-city United High School

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tri-city United School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 595 Students

8. Alternative Learning Cooperative

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students

Best Middle Schools in Le Sueur County, MN

Middle schools
7
Students
3,234
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Le Sueur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Prague Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students

2. Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 122 Students

3. St. Peter Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 621 Students

4. Belle Plaine Junior High

B

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students

5. Prairie Winds Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 954 Students

6. Morristown Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 112 Students

7. Le Sueur-henderson Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Le Sueur County, MN

Elementary schools
14
Students
4,878
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Le Sueur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Peter Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 383 Students

2. Eagle Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students

3. Cleveland Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students

4. Washington Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students

5. Waterville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students

6. Oak Crest Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 430 Students

7. Raven Stream Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

8. Park Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Le Sueur-henderson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

9. Le Center Pre K-8

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tri-city United School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students

10. Montgomery Pre K-8

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tri-city United School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Le Sueur County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Le Sueur County, MN has a total population of 28,674 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Le Sueur County, MN

12,663

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Le Sueur County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Le Sueur County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Le Sueur County, MN.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,084 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Le Sueur County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Le Sueur County, MN

How many schools are in Le Sueur County, MN?

Le Sueur County, MN has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,663 students in total.

How do schools in Le Sueur County perform on state tests?

On average, 30 schools in Le Sueur County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Le Sueur County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Le Sueur 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Le Sueur County, MN

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  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Blue Earth County, MN

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waseca County, MN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Scott County, MN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sibley County, MN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carver County, MN

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Le Sueur County

5 places in Le Sueur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (3)