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Best Brown County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,620 students in Brown County, MN (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,777 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Brown County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, MN are Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and New Ulm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Brown County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Gr: 1-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Comfrey Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Sleepy Eye Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Online Alc
Alternative School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brown County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, MN include Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and New Ulm Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
18 public schools are located in Brown County.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?

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