For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 44 students in Steele County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Steele County, MN is Choice Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Steele County (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Steele County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Steele County, MN include Choice Technical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Steele County?
1 public charter schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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