| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Public School District | Springfield | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 591 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Ulm Public School District | Essig | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,162 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Comfrey Public School District | Comfrey | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 115 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sleepy Eye Public School District | Sleepy Eye | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 589 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Brown County compares
Together they enroll 3,457 students across 11 schools. The largest is New Ulm Public School District with 2,162 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Brown County, Minnesota
Brown County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Brown County is Springfield Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Brown County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Brown County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Brown County, MN?
Of the districts serving Brown County, Springfield Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.