For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 467 students in Waubun, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Waubun, MN are Waubun Elementary School and Waubun Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waubun, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waubun have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waubun, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waubun, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waubun, MN include Waubun Elementary School and Waubun Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Waubun?
4 public schools are located in Waubun.
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun?
Waubun public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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