Public schools in Albert LEA, MN
9 open public schools with an address in Albert LEA, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,335
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Albert LEA public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Albert LEA, MN: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,335 students, an average of 371 per school. The largest campus is Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students), and the largest elementary school is Hawthorne Elementary (400).
Every listed school belongs to Albert Lea Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Albert LEA
Elementary schools in Albert LEA
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halverson Elementary Albert Lea Public School District | PK–05 | 360 | 15:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary Albert Lea Public School District | PK–05 | 400 | 13.8:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary Albert Lea Public School District | PK–05 | 400 | 14.3:1 | |
| Sibley Elementary Albert Lea Public School District | PK–05 | 275 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Albert LEA
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Middle Albert Lea Public School District | 06–07 | 486 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Albert LEA
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Area Learning Center Albert Lea Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 113 | 24.5:1 | |
| Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy Albert Lea Public School District · Virtual | 06–12 | 37 | — | |
| Albert Lea Senior High Albert Lea Public School District | 08–12 | 1,196 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Albert LEA
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed Albert Lea Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 68 | 5.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black3%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Albert LEA schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,335 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Albert LEA
How many public schools are in Albert LEA, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Albert LEA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,335 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Albert LEA?
All listed public schools with an address in Albert LEA belong to Albert Lea Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Albert LEA?
Albert Lea Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Albert LEA, with 1,196 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Albert LEA?
No school with an address in Albert LEA is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Albert LEA schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Albert LEA public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Albert LEA guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities