For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,984 students in Waconia, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 590 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Waconia, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waconia, MN are Laketown Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waconia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waconia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Waconia, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Waconia Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Waconia High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions 110
Special Education School
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Waconia Learning Center Ss/as
Alternative School
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waconia, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waconia, MN include Laketown Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waconia?
10 public schools are located in Waconia.
What percentage of students in Waconia go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Waconia are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waconia?
Waconia public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Waconia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waconia include: Laketown Elementary School vs. Southview Elementary School, Waconia Middle School vs. Southview Elementary School, Waconia Middle School vs. Waconia High School
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