Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Owatonna Online K-6 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Online K-6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Owatonna Online K-6's student population of 58 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Owatonna Online K-6 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatonna Online K-6 is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
81%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Online K-6's ranking?
Owatonna Online K-6 is ranked #673 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Online K-6?
58 students attend Owatonna Online K-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Owatonna Online K-6 students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Owatonna Online K-6 offer ?
Owatonna Online K-6 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Owatonna Online K-6 part of?
Owatonna Online K-6 is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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