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Best Steele County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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: 55%
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Steele County, MN

Steele County Public Schools (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
Bright Beginnings (Closed 2020)
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
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
Independent Study (610) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8
Owatonna Extended Day K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Owatonna School Readiness (Closed 2023)
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Gr: PK | 108 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Owatonna Summer School K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Recovery School Of Southern Mn (Closed 2011)
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Gr: 7-12
Summer School 9-12 (610) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School (Closed 2018)
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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