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Best Nobles County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,511 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: 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
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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nobles County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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