For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,808 students in 56007, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56007, MN are Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56007 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56007, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56007, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Gr: 6-7 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Gr: 8-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
56007, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Gr: K-8
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Gr: K-12
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56007, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56007, MN include Albert Lea Area Learning Center, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56007?
3 public middle schools are located in 56007.
What is the racial composition of students in 56007?
56007 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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