Best Schools in Watonwan County, MN
Watonwan County, MN has 16 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,925 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Watonwan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watonwan County, MN
The top high schools in Watonwan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 551 Students
2. Madelia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 272 Students
3. Comfrey Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
4. Mountain Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
5. Truman Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Truman Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students
6. Butterfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watonwan County, MN
The top elementary schools in Watonwan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
2. Truman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Truman Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
3. Butterfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
4. Mountain Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
5. Madelia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
6. St. James Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
7. St Pauls Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pauls Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 42 Students
8. St Marys Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watonwan County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watonwan County, MN has a total population of 11,253 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watonwan 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 Watonwan County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watonwan County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watonwan 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 Watonwan County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watonwan County, MN
How many schools are in Watonwan County, MN?
Watonwan County, MN has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,925 students in total.
How do schools in Watonwan County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Watonwan County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Watonwan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watonwan 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: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Watonwan County
2 places in Watonwan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Butterfield (2)
- Madelia (2)
School districts (1)
- St. James Public School District (4 schools)