Best Schools in Waterford, MN
Waterford, MN has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,892 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Waterford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterford, MN
The top high schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
2. Randolph Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterford, MN
The top middle schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, MN
The top elementary schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Greenvale Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
3. Randolph Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterford, MN has a total population of 399 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterford, 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 Waterford, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, 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 Waterford, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterford, MN
How many schools are in Waterford, MN?
Waterford, MN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,892 students in total.
How do schools in Waterford perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Waterford score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Waterford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterford?
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: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations