Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District

110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048-3017
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 629 students in Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
629 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#204 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
46%
49%
51%
36%
41%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%
(2022-23)
12.5%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,936 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,051
$17,752
Spending / Student
$15,936
$18,474

Best Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District?
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District manages 2 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District?
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District is ranked #190 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District?
90% of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District?
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,936 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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