For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em., Hartley Elementary School and Waseca Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waseca County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 3rd St.
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Grades: PK-3
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Grades: 4-6
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Waseca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East West International Secondary (Closed 2021)
Charter School
144 North St
Waldorf, MN 56091
(651) 582-8204
Waldorf, MN 56091
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East-west International Ed Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
144 North Street
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Exp Learners-ind. Study High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
144 North St
Waldorf, MN 56091
(507) 239-2176
Waldorf, MN 56091
(507) 239-2176
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
306 Ash Avenue S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Waseca Jwp Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Waseca Middle Level Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Waseca Wem Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
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
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN include Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em., Hartley Elementary School and Waseca Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waseca County, MN?
5 public elementary schools are located in Waseca County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County, MN?
Waseca County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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