Best High Schools in Waconia, MN

Waconia, MN has 4 high schools with 3,218 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waconia score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waconia greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chanhassen High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students

2. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

3. Waconia High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students

4. Transitions 110

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 12 • 9 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waconia, MN

Waconia, MN has 4 middle schools with 2,515 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waconia score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waconia don't meet expectations.

1. Waconia Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students

2. Chaska Middle School East

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

3. Chaska Middle School West

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

4. Watertown-mayer Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waconia, MN

Waconia, MN has 8 elementary schools with 3,157 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waconia score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waconia meet expectations.

1. Bayview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

2. Laketown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

3. Southview Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students

4. Watertown-mayer Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 528 Students

5. La Academia

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

6. St Joseph Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 192 Students

7. Trinity Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 271 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waconia, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waconia, MN has a total population of 13,456 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waconia, MN

8,890

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waconia, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waconia, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waconia, MN.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,943 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waconia, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations