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Best Steele County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,473 students in Steele County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Steele County, MN are Choice Technical Academy, Owatonna Alc 9-12 and Owatonna Online 9-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Steele County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Medford Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Steele County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owatonna Online 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Owatonna Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1455 18th St Se
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Blooming Prairie High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Medford Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12
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Steele County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 48%
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Gr: 4-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Gr: K-7 | 4 students
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Gr: PK | 108 students Minority enrollment: 43%
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Gr: 7-12
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Gr: 6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Steele County, MN include Choice Technical Academy, Owatonna Alc 9-12 and Owatonna Online 9-12.
How many public high schools are located in Steele County?
8 public high schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Steele County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Steele County include: Medford Secondary vs. Owatonna Senior High School, Owatonna Senior High School vs. Medford Secondary

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