For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in Atwater, MN.
The top ranked public school in Atwater, MN is A.c.g.c. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwater, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Atwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atwater, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Atwater, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atwater, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Atwater, MN include A.c.g.c. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atwater?
1 public schools are located in Atwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater?
Atwater public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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