For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,440 students in Watertown, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 187 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Watertown, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MN are Watertown-mayer Elementary School, Watertown-mayer Middle School and Watertown Mayer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MN include Watertown-mayer Elementary School, Watertown-mayer Middle School and Watertown Mayer High School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
5 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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