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Top 5 Best Owatonna Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,209 students in Owatonna, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Owatonna Online K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owatonna, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owatonna have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Owatonna, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Online K-6
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Owatonna, Minnesota

Owatonna, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Actions School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
134 Vine St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8010
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Bright Beginnings (Closed 2020)
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Crossroads Of Owatonna (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4327 County Road 45 S
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3863
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Elementary Actions (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Landmark Dr
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 213-0298
Grades: K-7
| 4 students
Independent Study (610) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna Alc 6-8 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Owatonna Extended Day K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Owatonna School Readiness (Closed 2023)
122 Mckinley St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Owatonna Summer School K-8 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 E Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8671
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Recovery School Of Southern Mn (Closed 2011)
1225 Lincoln Ave South
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 835-0554
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Summer School 9-12 (610) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
115 Rose St. E.
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8510
Grades: 6
| 342 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Owatonna Online K-6.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owatonna?
7 public elementary schools are located in Owatonna.
What is the racial composition of students in Owatonna?
Owatonna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Owatonna are often viewed compared to one another?

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