For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,537 students in Nobles County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nobles County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Adrian Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Rank: #44.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Adrian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 712 students
Rank: #88.
Worthington Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #99.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Worthington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellsworth Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
Magnet School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Grades: 3-5
| 662 students
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Worthington Area Language Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3012 Birchwood
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nobles County?
15 public schools are located in Nobles County.
What percentage of students in Nobles County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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