Top 10 Best Wadena County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,357 students in Wadena County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wadena County, MN are Sebeka Elementary School, Menahga Elementary School and White Pine Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadena County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wadena County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Wadena County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sebeka Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 1st St Nw
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Menahga Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
White Pine Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Staples-motley Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2433
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Verndale Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Motley-staples Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Centennial Lane
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #99.
Freshwater Education District Alc
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1010.
Leaf River Academy
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elm Tree Academy
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wadena County, MN

Wadena County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
216 Aspen Avenue Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wadena County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wadena County, MN include Sebeka Elementary School, Menahga Elementary School and White Pine Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wadena County, MN?
11 public elementary schools are located in Wadena County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadena County, MN?
Wadena County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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