For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,808 students in Albert Lea, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albert Lea, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 6-7
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,229 students
Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albert Lea?
3 public middle schools are located in Albert Lea.
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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