Best Schools in Young America, MN
Young America, MN has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,702 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Young America meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Young America, MN
The top high schools in Young America, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Waconia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students
3. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. Lester Prairie Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Young America, MN
The top middle schools in Young America, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waconia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
2. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
3. Gsl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Young America, MN
The top elementary schools in Young America, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bayview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
2. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
3. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
4. Lester Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Young America, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Young America, MN has a total population of 1,148 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Young America, 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 Young America, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Young America, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Young America, 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 Young America, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Young America, MN
How many schools are in Young America, MN?
Young America, MN has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,702 students in total.
How do schools in Young America perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Young America score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Young America meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Young America?
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: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Young America
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.