For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,682 students in Freeborn County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Freeborn County, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Albert Lea Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Freeborn County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alden-conger Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Freeborn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Freeborn County, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Albert Lea Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Freeborn County?
5 public high schools are located in Freeborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Freeborn County include: Albert Lea Senior High School vs. Alden-conger Secondary
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