| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebeka Public School District | Sebeka | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 473 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Menahga Public School District | Menahga | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 964 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wadena-Deer Creek School District | Wadena | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,088 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Verndale Public School District | Verndale | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 508 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wadena County compares
Together they enroll 3,033 students across 9 schools. The largest is Wadena-Deer Creek School District with 1,088 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Wadena County, Minnesota
Wadena County has 4 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wadena County is Sebeka Public School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wadena County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Wadena County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wadena County, MN?
Of the districts serving Wadena County, Sebeka Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.