| Index | Austin | Minnesota | National |
| Average Test Scores | 38% | 52% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 15 | 2,224 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 6 | 477 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 140 | 7,963 |
| Index | Austin | Minnesota | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 82.0% | 90.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 80.2% | 89.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 55.0% | 66.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 33.3% | 45.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 21.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 15 public schools, 6 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Austin. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Austin, MN schools is 38%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Austin, MN, an average of 82.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Blooming Prairie, MN | 1,939 | 61% | 27.6% |
| Rose Creek, MN | 536 | 57% | 18.8% |
| Adams, MN | 820 | 53% | 10.8% |
| Lyle, MN | 486 | 38% | 20.8% |
| Austin, MN | 25,180 | 38% | 21.8% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Haines City, FL | 25,178 | 40% | 16.8% |
| Homewood, AL | 25,170 | 71% | 48.8% |
| Palm Springs, FL | 25,168 | 37% | 23.2% |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 25,167 | 56% | 15.6% |
| Hazelwood, MO | 25,222 | 34% | 28.8% |
| Austin, MN | 25,180 | 38% | 21.8% |
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