Best Schools in Meriden, MN
Meriden, MN has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,430 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Meriden exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meriden, MN
The top high schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owatonna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
2. Waseca Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meriden, MN
The top middle schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waseca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 359 Students
2. Owatonna Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
3. Waseca Middle Level Alc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meriden, MN
The top elementary schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hartley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 449 Students
2. Wilson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meriden, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meriden, MN has a total population of 761 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meriden, 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 Meriden, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meriden, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meriden, 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 Meriden, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meriden, MN
How many schools are in Meriden, MN?
Meriden, MN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,430 students in total.
How do schools in Meriden perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Meriden score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Meriden exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meriden?
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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