Best Public Middle Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2025-26)

Best Albert Lea Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,808 students in Albert Lea, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Albert Lea, MN public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Albert Lea Area Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453

Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

Southwest Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
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1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240

Gr: 6-7 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #33.

Albert Lea Senior High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
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2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340

Gr: 8-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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School

Location

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Albert Lea Elementary Online (Closed 2023)

211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168

Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy (Closed 2023)

211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453

Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803

Gr: K-8

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Special Education School

2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800

Gr: K-12

Fountain Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824

Gr: 5-12

Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824

Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Albert Lea, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Albert Lea?

3 public middle schools are located in Albert Lea.

What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea?

Albert Lea public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).