Mower County Public Schools
Mower County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
33
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,714
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Mower County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mower County has 7 district entries. AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 14 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. AUSTIN has the most listed schools, with 21 records.
Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Mower County
Reported Enrollment
6,714
33 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Mower County
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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33 Public Schools in Mower County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH | Profile | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,345 |
| I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 741 |
| ELLIS MIDDLE | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 720 |
| SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 496 |
| BANFIELD ELEMENTARY | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 461 |
| WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 352 |
| NEVELN ELEMENTARY | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 339 |
| SUMNER ELEMENTARY | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 325 |
| AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN, 55912Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 240 |
| GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY | Listed only | GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | GRAND MEADOW, 55936Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 173 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEMENTARY | Listed only | SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | ADAMS, 55909Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 172 |
| SOUTHLAND SENIOR HIGH | Listed only | SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | ADAMS, 55909Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 167 |
| GRAND MEADOW SENIOR HIGH | Listed only | GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | GRAND MEADOW, 55936Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 139 |
| LEROY SECONDARY | Listed only | LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEROY, 55951Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 138 |
| GRAND MEADOW MIDDLE | Listed only | GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | GRAND MEADOW, 55936Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 133 |
| LYLE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LYLE, 55953Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 122 |
| LEROY ELEMENTARY | Listed only | LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LEROY, 55951Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 120 |
| SOUTHLAND MIDDLE | Listed only | SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | ADAMS, 55909Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 109 |
| Lyle Middle | Listed only | LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LYLE, 55953Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 101 |
| Lyle High School | Listed only | LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LYLE, 55953Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 82 |
AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
ELLIS MIDDLE
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
BANFIELD ELEMENTARY
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
NEVELN ELEMENTARY
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
SUMNER ELEMENTARY
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUSTIN, 55912 / Town: Distant
GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY
GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRAND MEADOW, 55936 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHLAND ELEMENTARY
SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADAMS, 55909 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHLAND SENIOR HIGH
SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADAMS, 55909 / Rural: Distant
GRAND MEADOW SENIOR HIGH
GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRAND MEADOW, 55936 / Rural: Distant
LEROY SECONDARY
LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEROY, 55951 / Rural: Remote
GRAND MEADOW MIDDLE
GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRAND MEADOW, 55936 / Rural: Distant
LYLE ELEMENTARY
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LYLE, 55953 / Rural: Distant
LEROY ELEMENTARY
LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEROY, 55951 / Rural: Remote
SOUTHLAND MIDDLE
SOUTHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADAMS, 55909 / Rural: Distant
Lyle Middle
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LYLE, 55953 / Rural: Distant
Lyle High School
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LYLE, 55953 / Rural: Distant
Mower County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mower County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mower County public school directory?
The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mower County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mower County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mower County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Mower County?
Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mower County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.