Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Le Sueur’s public schools outscore 72% of Minnesota districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Le Sueur, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Le Sueur’s districts is 51%, above the Minnesota average (45%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Le Sueur’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,312 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High. Enrollment is up 62% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Anne Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Le Sueur’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Minnesota school districts, #120 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Le Sueur, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
Kindergarten in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
1st grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
2nd grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
3rd grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
4th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
5th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 390 students
6th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
7th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
8th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
9th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
10th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
11th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
12th grade in Le Sueur
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Grades 6–12 · 500 students
Le Sueur’s public schools are run by Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which also serves Henderson, Henderson, Jessenland and Kelso and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Le Sueur vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Le Sueur’s borders.
Every school in Le Sueur
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Le Sueur’s schools
Are Le Sueur’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Le Sueur children attend outscore 72% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #120 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Le Sueur in?
Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 908 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Le Sueur’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Le Sueur-Henderson School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Le Sueur spend per student?
$14,312 in Le Sueur-Henderson School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Le Sueur?
Yes: St. Anne Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 134 students).
Parents talk
What Le Sueur families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Le Sueur → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.