For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,554 students in Wayzata, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,590 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in Wayzata, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayzata, MN are Wayzata West Middle School and Deephaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayzata, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wayzata have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayzata, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Deephaven Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayzata Transition School
Special Education School
19000 Highway 55
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayzata, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayzata, MN include Wayzata West Middle School and Deephaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayzata?
3 public schools are located in Wayzata.
What percentage of students in Wayzata go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in Wayzata are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayzata?
Wayzata public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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