For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,410 students in Steele County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 498 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Steele County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN are Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lonsdale Pre K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steele County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blooming Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 2nd St Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Lonsdale Pre K-6
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Idaho St Sw
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Owatonna Online K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8208
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8208
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Rank: #66.
Medford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Choice Technical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Owatonna Online 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #99.
Owatonna Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #1010.
Nrheg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1212.
Blooming Prairie Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: 7-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1515.
Owatonna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #1616.
Owatonna Online 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1717.
Medford Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Grades: 7-12
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
Independent Study (610) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Owatonna Extended Day K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Owatonna Summer School K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Recovery School Of Southern Mn (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Summer School 9-12 (610) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Grades: 6
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, MN include Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lonsdale Pre K-6.
How many public schools are located in Steele County?
22 public schools are located in Steele County.
What percentage of students in Steele County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Steele County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Steele County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Steele County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Medford Secondary vs. Owatonna Senior High School
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