Top Rankings
Waconia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,049 students in Waconia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waconia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
4,049 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Waconia Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 516 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
42 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
54 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,594 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
278
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
263
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
296
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
332
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,101 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,819
$17,887
Spending / Student
$14,101
$18,614
Best Waconia Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W 4th St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Waconia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #55.
Waconia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #66.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions 110
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waconia Learning Center Ss/as
Alternative School
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,049 students.
What is the rank of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District is ranked #26 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waconia Public School District?
89% of Waconia Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Waconia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,101 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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