Best Schools in Mower County, MN
Mower County, MN has 43 public schools (14 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,149 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Mower County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mower County, MN
The top high schools in Mower County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southland Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
2. Stewartville Senior High
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Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
3. Grand Meadow Senior High
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Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
4. Lyle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
5. Blooming Prairie Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 375 Students
6. Kingsland Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kingsland Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students
7. Hayfield Secondary
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Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
8. Austin Senior High
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
9. Leroy Secondary
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Leroy-ostrander Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 138 Students
10. Austin Area Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mower County, MN
The top middle schools in Mower County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Meadow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Stewartville Middle
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Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
3. Southland Middle
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Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
4. I.j. Holton Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 741 Students
5. Ellis Middle
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students
6. Lyle Middle
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Lyle Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mower County, MN
The top elementary schools in Mower 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. Grand Meadow Elementary
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Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 173 Students
3. Bear Cave Intermediate School
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Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 482 Students
4. Kingsland Elementary School
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Kingsland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
5. Southland Elementary
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Southland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
6. Southgate Elementary
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 496 Students
7. Neveln Elementary
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
8. Hayfield Elementary
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Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
9. Leroy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Leroy-ostrander Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
10. Banfield Elementary
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Austin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mower County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mower County, MN has a total population of 40,029 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mower 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 Mower County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mower County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mower 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 Mower County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mower County, MN
How many schools are in Mower County, MN?
Mower County, MN has 43 public schools: 14 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,149 students in total.
How do schools in Mower County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Mower County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Mower County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mower 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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mower County
4 places in Mower County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Austin (14)
- Adams (4)
- Grand Meadow (4)
- Lyle (2)
School districts (4)
- Austin Public School District (11 schools)
- Southern Mn Education Consortium (11 schools)
- Grand Meadow Public School District (3 schools)
- Southland Public School District (3 schools)