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Best Freeborn County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,025 students in Freeborn County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 173 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Freeborn County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School and Halverson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Freeborn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Glenville Emmons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Gr: 6-7 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
155 S Broadway
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 schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School and Halverson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Freeborn County?
13 public schools are located in Freeborn County.
What percentage of students in Freeborn County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Freeborn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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