For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in 55981, MN (there are , serving 96 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 55981, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55981, MN are Wabasha-kellogg Elementary School and Wabasha-kellogg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55981 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55981, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55981, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabasha-kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2113 Hiawatha Dr E
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Wabasha-kellogg Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2113 Hiawatha Dr E
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
55981, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
724 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
724 Bielenberg Drive, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
724 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Wabasha County Community Connection High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
611 Broadway
Wabasha, MN 55981
(507) 767-3339
Wabasha, MN 55981
(507) 767-3339
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55981, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55981, MN include Wabasha-kellogg Elementary School and Wabasha-kellogg Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 55981?
2 public schools are located in 55981.
What percentage of students in 55981 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 55981 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55981?
55981 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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