For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,465 students in Watertown, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 173 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Watertown, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, MN are Watertown-mayer Elementary School, Watertown Mayer High School and Watertown-mayer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Grades: 5-8
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, MN include Watertown-mayer Elementary School, Watertown Mayer High School and Watertown-mayer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
5 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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