| 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 |
| NRHEG School District | Ellendale | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 818 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Medford Public School District | Medford | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 912 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Steele County compares
Together they enroll 7,509 students across 20 schools. The largest is Owatonna Public School District with 4,926 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, 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 4 public school districts covering 5 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 (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 Steele County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Steele 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 Steele County, MN?
Of the districts serving Steele County, Blooming Prairie Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th 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.