Best Schools in Vista, MN
Vista, MN has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,198 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Vista exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vista, MN
The top high schools in Vista, 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
3. Nrheg Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vista, MN
The top middle schools in Vista, 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
SchoolGrade
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 Vista, MN
The top elementary schools in Vista, 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. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
3. Nrheg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vista, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vista, MN has a total population of 396 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vista, 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 Vista, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vista, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vista, 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 Vista, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vista, MN
How many schools are in Vista, MN?
Vista, MN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,198 students in total.
How do schools in Vista perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Vista score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Vista exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vista?
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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