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 26% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Freeborn County (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.
Alden-conger Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Glenville-emmons Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-2889
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Freeborn County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 4-6
| 105 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
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 7-8
| 69 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
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Wolverine Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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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