For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,966 students in Wabasha County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Wabasha County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN are Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School and Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabasha County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wabasha County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabasha County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-3
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
343 3rd Ave Ne
Mazeppa, MN 55956
(507) 732-1420
Mazeppa, MN 55956
(507) 732-1420
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd St Sw
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Grades: 4-6
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Wabasha-kellogg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2113 Hiawatha Dr E
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Bluff View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 West Lakewood Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
Falcon View Connections High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
724 Bielenberg Drive, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #99.
Wabasha-kellogg Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2113 Hiawatha Dr E
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Garden Street
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Grades: 7-12
| 587 students
Rank: #1111.
Falcon View Connections Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: #1212.
Falcon View Connections Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Wabasha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 364
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Hiawatha Valley Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
51 Red School Lane
Kellogg, MN 55945
(507) 767-3339
Kellogg, MN 55945
(507) 767-3339
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Wabasha County Community Connection High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
611 Broadway
Wabasha, MN 55981
(507) 767-3339
Wabasha, MN 55981
(507) 767-3339
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wabasha County Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
51 Red School Ln
Kellogg, MN 55945
(507) 767-3339
Kellogg, MN 55945
(507) 767-3339
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School and Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6.
How many public schools are located in Wabasha County?
12 public schools are located in Wabasha County.
What percentage of students in Wabasha County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Wabasha County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabasha County?
Wabasha County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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