For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,934 students in Owatonna, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 528 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Owatonna, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Owatonna, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Choice Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owatonna, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Owatonna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owatonna, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Owatonna Online 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Owatonna Online K-6
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8064
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8064
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Owatonna Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 18th St Se
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Owatonna Online 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 109 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Night School
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
122 E Mckinley St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Gr: PK | 32 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Owatonna, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Owatonna, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Choice Technical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Owatonna?
18 public schools are located in Owatonna.
What percentage of students in Owatonna go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Owatonna are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owatonna?
Owatonna public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Owatonna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owatonna include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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