Austin Public School District, Minnesota

Austin Public School District is a unified school district in Mower County and Freeborn County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 29,375 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 142 sq mi (369 km²) of land.

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Austin Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
29,375 ± 253
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Mower County68% of the district’s landFreeborn County32% of the district’s land
Land area
142 sq mi (369 km²)
Median household income
$69,464 ± $4,040
Median home value
$168,200 ± $6,858
Water area
0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2703450
Coordinates (central point)
43.669375, -93.011059

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Austin Public School District, largest first

  1. Austin (city)26,358 people
  2. Austin Township880 people
  3. Lansing Township833 people
  4. Oakland Township477 people
  5. Lansing (CDP)152 people
  6. Mapleview (city)110 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lyle Public School District9.4 mi south
  2. Blooming Prairie Public School District13 mi north
  3. Southland Public School District14 mi east
  4. Albert Lea Public School District15 mi west
  5. Hayfield Public School District15 mi northeast
  6. Glenville-Emmons School District17 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Austin Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Austin Public School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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