Top 5 Best Waseca Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,892 students in Waseca, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Waseca, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Waseca, MN are Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Middle Level Alc and Waseca Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Waseca, MN Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 7-12
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Grades: PK-3
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Grades: 4-6
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Waseca Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 7-8
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: PK
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waseca, Minnesota

Waseca, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wcoc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waseca, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Waseca, MN include Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Middle Level Alc and Waseca Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waseca, MN?
8 public schools are located in Waseca, MN.
What percentage of students in Waseca, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Waseca, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca, MN?
Waseca, MN public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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