Top Rankings
Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,995 students in Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,995 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,252
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,728
$18,580
Best Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Owatonna Online 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Owatonna Online K-6
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Owatonna Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 18th St Se
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #88.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Owatonna Online 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,995 students.
What is the rank of Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #222 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
70% of Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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