For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 2,457 students in Mower County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN are Austin Online Academy, Success East and Enrich Alden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mower County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Meadow Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Mower County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Austin Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Southland Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Leroy Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Grand Meadow Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Austin Senior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1313.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
Special Education School
112 Main St S
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reset
Special Education School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Smec Credit Recovery
Alternative School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Mower County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Gr: 1-8
Latham And Mill St
Brownsdale, MN 55918
(507) 567-2244
Brownsdale, MN 55918
(507) 567-2244
Gr: PK-3 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Flight Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 1st Ne
Rose Creek, MN 55970
(507) 438-5397
Rose Creek, MN 55970
(507) 438-5397
Gr: K-6
Horizon Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Mn Sheriff Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Mn Sheriff Ranch-correctional High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Smec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK-12
Targeted Services Summer Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Gr: K-8
Whipple Heights-ostrander (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
505 Robert St.
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 657-2309
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 657-2309
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN include Austin Online Academy, Success East and Enrich Alden.
How many public high schools are located in Mower County?
21 public high schools are located in Mower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County?
Mower County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mower County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mower County include: Southland Senior High School vs. Austin Senior High School, Austin Senior High School vs. Southland Senior High School, Southland Senior High School vs. Leroy Secondary
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