For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,121 students in Freeborn County, MN (there are , serving 168 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, Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy 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 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Freeborn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Halverson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Alden-conger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Sibley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #77.
Glenville Emmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alden-conger Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1010.
Southwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Grades: 6-7
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Albert Lea Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Freeborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Wolverine Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Freeborn County, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy and Halverson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Freeborn County?
15 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Freeborn County include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Sibley Elementary School, Sibley Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School, Halverson Elementary School vs. Sibley Elementary School
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