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Best Mower County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 1,684 students in Mower County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN are Southland Middle School, Austin Online Academy and Success East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mower County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Austin Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Nw Water St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N Broadway
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 5-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Leroy Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Grand Meadow Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: 5-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1212.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyle Middle School
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: 5-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
Special Education School
112 Main St S
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mower County, MN include Southland Middle School, Austin Online Academy and Success East.
How many public middle schools are located in Mower County?
19 public middle schools are located in Mower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County?
Mower County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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