Best Schools in Waseca County, MN
Waseca County, MN has 32 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,363 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Waseca County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waseca County, MN
The top high schools in Waseca County, 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. Maple River Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
3. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
4. Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
5. Waseca Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
6. St. Clair Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 386 Students
7. Nrheg Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 455 Students
8. Medford Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Medford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 421 Students
9. United South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
10. Waseca Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waseca County, MN
The top middle schools in Waseca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 122 Students
2. Waseca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 359 Students
3. Morristown Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 112 Students
4. Owatonna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
5. Waseca Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 259 Students
6. Waseca Middle Level Alc
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waseca County, MN
The top elementary schools in Waseca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
2. United South Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
3. St. Clair Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Clair Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
4. Maple River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
5. Hartley Elementary
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Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 449 Students
6. Washington Elementary
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Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
7. Waterville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
8. Nrheg Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
9. Medford Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Medford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 491 Students
10. Wilson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waseca County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waseca County, MN has a total population of 18,968 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waseca County, 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 Waseca County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waseca County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waseca County, 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 Waseca County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waseca County, MN
How many schools are in Waseca County, MN?
Waseca County, MN has 32 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,363 students in total.
How do schools in Waseca County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Waseca County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Waseca County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waseca County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Waseca County
3 places in Waseca County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Waseca (9)
- Janesville (2)
- New Richland (1)
School districts (1)
- Waseca Public School District (7 schools)