For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,253 students in Wadena, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Wadena, MN are White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade and Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadena, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wadena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wadena, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Pine Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Freshwater Education District Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Leaf River Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elm Tree Academy
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wadena, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wadena, MN include White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade and Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wadena, MN?
8 public schools are located in Wadena, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadena, MN?
Wadena, MN public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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