Best 55387 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,984 students in 55387, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 496 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 55387, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55387, MN are Laketown Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55387 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). Schools in 55387, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
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).

Best 55387, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
960 Airport Road
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
24 S Walnut St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 4th St W
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Community Dr
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1650 Community Dr
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Community Dr
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
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
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55387, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55387, MN include Laketown Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55387?
10 public schools are located in 55387.
What percentage of students in 55387 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 55387 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55387?
55387 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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