For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 938 students in Watertown, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, MN are Watertown-mayer Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, MN include Watertown-mayer Elementary School and Watertown-mayer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watertown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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