Wabasso Public School District

1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293-0069
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Wabasso Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 418 students in Wabasso Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Wabasso Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
418 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wabasso Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#99 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
60%
46%
52%
51%
29%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,266 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,457
$17,866
Spending / Student
$16,266
$18,593

Best Wabasso Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wabasso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wabasso Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wabasso Public School District?
Wabasso Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Wabasso Public School District?
Wabasso Public School District is ranked #98 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wabasso Public School District?
93% of Wabasso Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wabasso Public School District?
Wabasso Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Wabasso Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,266 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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