For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,221 students in Le Sueur County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Le Sueur County, MN are Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Le Sueur County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Le Sueur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Le Sueur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Paquin St E
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kingsway Drive
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Le Sueur-henderson Middle/high
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Ferry St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Le Center Pre K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Pre K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Le Sueur County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Le Sueur County, MN include Cleveland Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School and Le Sueur-henderson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Le Sueur County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Le Sueur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Le Sueur County?
Le Sueur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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