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Best Nobles County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,173 students in Nobles County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 245 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nobles County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Adrian Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Community Education
827 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6105
Gr: PK | 87 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
410 Indiana Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-sanford Worthington
Special Education School
1018 6th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 616-0473
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Instruction By Excellence E
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Instruction By Excellence S
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Adrian Secondary and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nobles County?
18 public schools are located in Nobles County.
What percentage of students in Nobles County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nobles County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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