Best Schools in Gotha, MN
Gotha, MN has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,321 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Gotha exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gotha, MN
The top high schools in Gotha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Belle Plaine Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
3. Waconia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gotha, MN
The top middle schools in Gotha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waconia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
2. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
3. Belle Plaine Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gotha, MN
The top elementary schools in Gotha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students
2. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
3. Oak Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 430 Students
4. Zion Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 59 Students
5. Chatfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gotha, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gotha, MN has a total population of 447 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gotha, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gotha, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gotha, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gotha, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gotha, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gotha, MN
How many schools are in Gotha, MN?
Gotha, MN has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,321 students in total.
How do schools in Gotha perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Gotha score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Gotha exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gotha?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations