For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,654 students in Le Sueur County, MN (there are , serving 194 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Le Sueur County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN are Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Le Sueur County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Le Sueur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Le Sueur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Paquin St
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 N 5th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Le Sueur-henderson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Le Center Pre K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-0132
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-0132
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Tri-city United High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th St Nw
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
Montgomery Pre K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Grades: PK-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1010.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Senior
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Paquin St
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4431
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Le Sueur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
105 5th Street Nw
Elysian, MN 56028
(507) 267-4313
Elysian, MN 56028
(507) 267-4313
Grades: 1-2
| 99 students
160 North Mill Ave
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6807
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6807
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
150 West Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
700 4th St Nw
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8118
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8118
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Mrvsecmontgomery Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
700 4th Street N W
Montgomery, MN 56069
(952) 492-3030
Montgomery, MN 56069
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 1
| 4 students
Mrvsecmontgomery Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
101 2nd Street Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(952) 492-3030
Montgomery, MN 56069
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 4-8
| 12 students
Ziebarth Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
706 Turril St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4620
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4620
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Le Sueur County, MN include Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Le Sueur County?
10 public schools are located in Le Sueur County.
What percentage of students in Le Sueur County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Le Sueur County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Le Sueur County?
Le Sueur County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Le Sueur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Le Sueur County include: Le Sueur-henderson High School vs. Tri-city United High School, Montgomery Pre K-8 vs. Tri-city United High School, Tri-city United High School vs. Montgomery Pre K-8
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