For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in Owatonna, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Owatonna, MN are Choice Technical Academy, Owatonna Middle School and Owatonna Online 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owatonna, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Owatonna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Owatonna, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Online 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Owatonna, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Owatonna, MN include Choice Technical Academy, Owatonna Middle School and Owatonna Online 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Owatonna?
5 public middle schools are located in Owatonna.
What is the racial composition of students in Owatonna?
Owatonna public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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