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Best Freeborn County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,137 students in Freeborn County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Freeborn County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Gr: 6-7 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Freeborn County, MN

Freeborn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albert Lea Elementary Online (Closed 2023)
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy (Closed 2023)
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Gr: K-8
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: K-12
Emmons Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12
Glenville-emmons Junior Middle School (Closed 2004)
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Wolverine Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Freeborn County, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Alden-conger Secondary and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Freeborn County?
6 public middle schools are located in Freeborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Freeborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Freeborn County include: Albert Lea Senior High School vs. Alden-conger Secondary

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