For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,549 students in Waconia, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waconia, 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.
Waconia, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waconia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Waconia, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
| 538 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waconia, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waconia, MN include Laketown Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waconia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Waconia.
What is the racial composition of students in Waconia?
Waconia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Waconia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waconia include: Waconia Middle School vs. Southview Elementary School, Laketown Elementary School vs. Bayview Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School vs. Southview Elementary School
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