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Steele County Public Schools

Steele County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

20

public schools

Total Enrollment

7,105

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Steele 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.

District shape

Steele County has 4 district entries. OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 14 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. OWATONNA has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 3 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

2 schools 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

20

in Steele County

Reported Enrollment

7,105

20 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

1

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High8
Other1

4 School Districts in Steele County

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

14 schools
4,926 students

MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
912 students

BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

2 schools
853 students

NRHEG SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
818 students

20 Public Schools in Steele County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 20 matching schools

OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,475 students

Owatonna Middle School

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Profile6–8Middle999 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary593 students

WILSON ELEMENTARY

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary537 students

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary525 students

MEDFORD ELEMENTARY

MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEDFORD, 55049 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary491 students

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary487 students

BLOOMING PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, 55917 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary478 students

MEDFORD SECONDARY

MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEDFORD, 55049 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High421 students

BLOOMING PRAIRIE SECONDARY

BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, 55917 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High375 students

NRHEG ELEMENTARY

NRHEG SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELLENDALE, 56026 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary363 students

OWATONNA ECSE

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education104 students

OWATONNA ALC 9-12

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Alternative98 students

CHOICE Technical Academy

TECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–12Charter51 students

Owatonna Online 9-12

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Virtual43 students

Owatonna Online 6-8

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Virtual39 students

Owatonna Online K-5

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Virtual26 students

Owatonna Night School

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Alternative0 students

Owatonna Summer School 6-8

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Alternative0 students

OWATONNA SUMMER SCHOOL 9-12

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWATONNA, 55060 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Alternative0 students

Steele County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Steele 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 Steele County public school directory?

The directory lists 20 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 Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Steele County?

Start with the 4 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 Steele 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.

← Back to Steele County Education OverviewCounty school score: 49/100

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.