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Owatonna Public 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 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,926 students in Owatonna Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Owatonna Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,926 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Owatonna Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
38 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
805 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
424 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
3,475 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
71%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
317
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
339
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
368
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
333
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
350
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
422
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
412
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,962 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,480
$17,860
Spending / Student
$16,962
$18,586
Best Owatonna Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Online K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 22nd St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8208
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8208
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Owatonna Online 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Owatonna Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #99.
Owatonna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | 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
| 999 students
Rank: #1010.
Owatonna Online 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Grades: PK
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
338 Main St. E
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Public School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,926 students.
What is the rank of Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Public School District is ranked #267 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Public School District?
71% of Owatonna Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Owatonna Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,962 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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