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Best Watonwan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 977 students in Watonwan County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Watonwan County, MN are Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watonwan County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Watonwan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Watonwan County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. James Middle/high School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Watonwan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watonwan County, MN

Watonwan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eminnesota Online Academy (Closed 2023)
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
St. James Middle School (Closed 2018)
1001 10th Avenue N.
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watonwan County, MN include Madelia Secondary, St. James Middle/high School and Butterfield Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Watonwan County?
3 public high schools are located in Watonwan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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