Best Albert Lea Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,335 students in Albert Lea, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 104 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Albert Lea, MN are Lakeview Elementary School, Halverson Elementary School and Sibley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Albert Lea, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).