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Top 5 Best Steele County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,867 students in Steele County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Steele County, MN are Choice Technical Academy, Blooming Prairie High School and Owatonna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Steele County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Blooming Prairie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #44.
Owatonna Online 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Medford Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Steele County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Bright Beginnings (Closed 2020)
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
Independent Study (610) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Owatonna Extended Day K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna School Readiness (Closed 2023)
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Owatonna Summer School K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Recovery School Of Southern Mn (Closed 2011)
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Summer School 9-12 (610) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Grades: 6
| 342 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Steele County, MN include Choice Technical Academy, Blooming Prairie High School and Owatonna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Steele County?
6 public middle schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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