For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 44 students in Steele County, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in Steele County, MN is Choice Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Steele County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Steele County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Gr: 4-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Gr: 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
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8
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
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Gr: PK | 108 students Minority enrollment: 43%
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
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Gr: 7-12
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
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Gr: 6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Steele County, MN include Choice Technical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Steele County?
1 public charter schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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