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Best Le Sueur County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,654 students in Le Sueur County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 223 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Le Sueur County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN are Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Le Sueur County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Le Sueur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Le Sueur County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Paquin St E
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Kingsway Drive
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Le Center Pre K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Tri-city United High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 4th St Nw
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Montgomery Pre K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Senior
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Paquin St E
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland Credit Recovery
Alternative School
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-city United Credit Recovery
Alternative School
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN include Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Le Sueur County?
10 public schools are located in Le Sueur County.
What percentage of students in Le Sueur County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Le Sueur County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Le Sueur County?
Le Sueur County public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Le Sueur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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