For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,838 students in 56093, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 56093, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56093, MN are Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Hartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56093 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56093, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56093, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #33.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Grades: PK-3
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Grades: 4-6
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Waseca Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Grades: K-6
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: PK
| 52 students
56093, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
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 2020)
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 schools in 56093, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56093, MN include Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Hartley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56093?
8 public schools are located in 56093.
What percentage of students in 56093 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 56093 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56093?
56093 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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