Blooming Prairie: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Blooming Prairie. Blooming Prairie Elementary is the largest at 478 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 853 students.
- ~614 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 614 residents per school. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 853 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 60 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 340 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 39.9% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Riverland Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Riverland Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Austin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (507) 433-0600 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Blooming Prairie Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 138 Highway Ave South |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (507) 583-7750 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55917 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2116 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12