For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,489 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 67% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waconia, MN (2026)
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%
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (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. Laketown Elementary School
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