Best High Schools in Waverly, MN

High schools
3
Students
2,704
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buffalo Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students

2. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waverly, MN

Middle schools
3
Students
2,002
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Watertown-mayer Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Buffalo Community Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students

3. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 400 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waverly, MN

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,786
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Waverly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Watertown-mayer Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Northwinds Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

3. Humphrey Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 278 Students

4. Montrose Elementary School Of Innov

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students

5. Winsted Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 192 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waverly, MN

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

Community Factors

Waverly, MN has a total population of 3,142 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waverly, MN

6,492

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waverly, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waverly, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,376 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Waverly, MN

How many schools are in Waverly, MN?

Waverly, MN has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,492 students in total.

How do schools in Waverly perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Waverly score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Waverly meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waverly?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waverly, MN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Montrose, MN

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Howard Lake, MN

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rassat, MN

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Winsted, MN

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Delano, MN

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Watertown, MN

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Buffalo, MN

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cokato, MN

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rockford, MN

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Albion, MN

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Waverly

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
42%
Avg projected
52%

1 of 1 schools in Waverly carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Waverly. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)