For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,495 students in Watonwan County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watonwan County, MN are Madelia Elementary School, St. James Northside Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watonwan County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watonwan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watonwan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
St. James Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Watonwan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
1001 10th Avenue N.
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watonwan County, MN include Madelia Elementary School, St. James Northside Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watonwan County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Watonwan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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