For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 530 students in Waterville, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Waterville, MN are Waterville Elementary School and Waterville-elysian-morristown Senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Waterville, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Paquin St
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Senior
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Paquin St
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4431
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterville, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterville, MN include Waterville Elementary School and Waterville-elysian-morristown Senior.
How many public schools are located in Waterville?
2 public schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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