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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,984 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 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
10 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
3,984 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waconia Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 514 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
96%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
2%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% White
88%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,715 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$63 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,397
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,715
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Waconia Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Waconia Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Waconia High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions 110
Special Education School
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,984 students.
What is the rank of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District is ranked #27 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waconia Public School District?
88% of Waconia Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Waconia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,715 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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