| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton | Janesville | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 697 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waseca Public School District | Waseca | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,784 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| NRHEG School District | New Richland | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 818 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Waseca County compares
Together they enroll 3,299 students across 11 schools. The largest is Waseca Public School District with 1,784 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Waseca County, Minnesota
Waseca County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Waseca County is Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton (9/10). 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 Waseca County, MN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Waseca 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 Waseca County, MN?
Of the districts serving Waseca County, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.