Best Waseca Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 877 students in Waseca, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN are Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Waseca, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waseca, Minnesota

Waseca, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: K-6
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Gr: K-6
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN include Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waseca?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waseca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca?
Waseca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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