For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,393 students in Freeborn County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeborn County, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Freeborn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Glenville Emmons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 6-7 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Freeborn County, MN include Lakeview Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School and Halverson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Freeborn County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Freeborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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