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Best Waseca Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,838 students in Waseca, MN (there are , serving 149 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Waseca, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waseca, MN are Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Waseca Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Waseca, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
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 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waseca, Minnesota

Waseca, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: K-6
Waseca Jwp Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca Middle Level Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Gr: K-6
Waseca Wem Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Waseca, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waseca, MN include Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Waseca Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waseca?
8 public schools are located in Waseca.
What percentage of students in Waseca go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Waseca are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca?
Waseca public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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