For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN are Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Waseca County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waseca Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waseca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Waseca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 North Street
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Gr: 6-11
Exp Learners-ind. Study High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Gr: 9-12
306 Ash Avenue S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
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, 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, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
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
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
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 high schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN include Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Waseca County?
4 public high schools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waseca County include: Nrheg Secondary vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec, Nrheg Secondary vs. Waseca Senior High School, Waseca Senior High School vs. Nrheg Secondary
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