LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Located at 406 W Main St in LeRoy, Minnesota, LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools serves as a vital educational anchor for its remote rural community within the broader Austin metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district across two dedicated facilities, it delivers a comprehensive academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district operates independently outside of charter or supervisory union structures, focusing its mission on accessible, community-rooted learning that fosters strong student engagement throughout every stage of child development.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 258 learners—comprising 123 female and 135 male students—with a demographic makeup that includes White (227), Hispanic (20), multiracial (9), American Indian (1), and Black (1) students. Educational programming is reinforced by a robust professional workforce totaling just over 80 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 36 FTE classroom teachers, 3 FTE instructional aides, and 41 FTE support personnel, yielding exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratios that allow for individualized attention. For families seeking a supportive learning environment and researchers evaluating rural educational systems, LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools offers a compelling model of small-school community care backed by generous instructional resources.