For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,635 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em., Hartley Elementary School and Waseca Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waseca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 3rd St.
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
NRHEG Public Schools
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Team Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 17th Ave Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 833-8326
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Waseca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 North Street
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Gr: 6-11
Exp Learners-ind. Study High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Gr: 9-12
306 Ash Avenue S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: K-6
Waseca Jwp Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca Middle Level Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Gr: K-6
Waseca Wem Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waseca County, MN include Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em., Hartley Elementary School and Waseca Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waseca County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waseca County include: Hartley Elementary School vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em., Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. vs. Hartley Elementary School
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