Bayview Elementary School

24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bayview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Bayview Elementary serves the northwest part of Waconia, MN, covering an area of approximately 54.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 6.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bayview Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayview Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#154 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
87%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
13%
0.24

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayview Elementary School's ranking?
Bayview Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bayview Elementary School often compared to?
Bayview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laketown Elementary School, Southview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bayview Elementary School?
530 students attend Bayview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bayview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayview Elementary School?
Bayview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayview Elementary School offer ?
Bayview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayview Elementary School part of?
Bayview Elementary School is part of Waconia Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Bayview Elementary serves the northwest part of Waconia, MN, covering an area of approximately 54.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 6.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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