| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Prairie Public School District | Blooming Prairie | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 853 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Owatonna Public School District | Owatonna | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 4,926 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Medford Public School District | Medford | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 912 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Steele County compares
Together they enroll 6,691 students across 18 schools. The largest is Owatonna Public School District with 4,926 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Steele County is Blooming Prairie Public School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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