For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 910 students in Waseca, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN are Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waseca, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Gr: K-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN include Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waseca?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waseca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca?
Waseca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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