For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,620 students in Brown County, MN (there are , serving 2,031 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Brown County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN are Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and New Ulm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Gr: 1-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Comfrey Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Sleepy Eye Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 South Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Hanska Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 47
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Gr: K-6 | 29 students
Hoffman Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Brown St.
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Gr: 7-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 1-12
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 7-9 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Springfield On-line High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12 South Burns Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Gr: 10-12
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, MN include Springfield Elementary School, New Ulm High School and New Ulm Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
18 public schools are located in Brown County.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brown County include: Sleepy Eye Secondary School vs. New Ulm High School, New Ulm High School vs. Sleepy Eye Secondary School, New Ulm High School vs. Comfrey Secondary
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