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Best Waseca County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,935 students in Waseca County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 254 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Waseca County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waseca County, MN are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School, Waseca Middle Level Alc and Waseca Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waseca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Waseca Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 7-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Gr: K-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waseca County, MN include Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School, Waseca Middle Level Alc and Waseca Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Waseca County?
11 public schools are located in Waseca County.
What percentage of students in Waseca County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Waseca County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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