For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,511 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nobles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Adrian Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nobles County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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