For the 2026 school year, there are 9 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Steele County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owatonna Online 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Owatonna Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 18th St Se
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Blooming Prairie High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 4th Ave Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Medford Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
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
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12
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 38% (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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