Top Rankings
Waconia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,045 students in Waconia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waconia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
9 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,045 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Waconia Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
44 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
55 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,583 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
242
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
306
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
298
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
336
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,115 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,835
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,115
$18,586
Best Waconia Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W 4th St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Waconia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0689
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0689
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Waconia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions 110
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Grades: 12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waconia Learning Center Ss/as
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,045 students.
What is the rank of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District is ranked #30 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waconia Public School District?
89% of Waconia Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waconia Public School District?
Waconia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Waconia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,115 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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