For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 877 students in Waseca, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN are Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Waseca, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Waseca, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 elementary schools in Waseca, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waseca, MN include Hartley Elementary School, Waseca Intermediate School and Team Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waseca?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waseca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca?
Waseca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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