For the 2025 school year, there are 8 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Steele County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
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) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
Independent Study (610) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Owatonna Extended Day K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Owatonna Summer School K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Summer School 9-12 (610) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Grades: 6
| 342 students
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 37% (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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