Best High Schools in Steele County, MN

Steele County, MN has 12 high schools with 3,721 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Steele County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Steele County meet expectations.

1. Owatonna Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students

2. Waseca Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students

3. Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students

4. Triton High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Triton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students

5. Blooming Prairie Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 375 Students

6. Albert Lea Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1218 Students

7. Medford Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Medford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 421 Students

8. Choice Technical Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Technical Academies Of Minnesota • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 51 Students

9. Owatonna Alc 9-12

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students

10. Owatonna Online 9-12

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in Steele County, MN

Steele County, MN has 7 middle schools with 2,944 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Steele County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Steele County don't meet expectations.

1. Waseca Junior High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 259 Students

2. Kenyon-wanamingo Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 208 Students

3. Owatonna Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students

4. Triton Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Triton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students

5. Owatonna Online 6-8

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 39 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Steele County, MN

Steele County, MN has 13 elementary schools with 5,024 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Steele County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Steele County exceed expectations.

1. Blooming Prairie Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 478 Students

2. Lincoln Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 593 Students

3. Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students

4. Washington Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students

5. Mckinley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students

6. Triton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Triton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

7. Nrheg Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nrheg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

8. Medford Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Medford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 491 Students

9. Hartley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 449 Students

10. Wilson Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Steele County, MN

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

Community Factors

Steele County, MN has a total population of 37,406 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Steele County, MN

11,689

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Steele 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

13.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Steele County, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,658 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Steele County, MN

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Waseca County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dodge County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rice County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Freeborn County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mower County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Le Sueur County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Olmsted County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goodhue County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Blue Earth County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nicollet County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations