| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfrey Public School District | Darfur | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 115 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. James Public School District | La Salle | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,107 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Madelia Public School District | Madelia | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 620 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Truman Public School District | Lewisville | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 246 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Butterfield-Odin Public School District | Butterfield | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 227 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Watonwan County compares
Together they enroll 2,315 students across 12 schools. The largest is St. James Public School District with 1,107 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Watonwan County, Minnesota
Watonwan County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Watonwan County is Comfrey Public School District (8/10). 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 Watonwan County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Watonwan 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 Watonwan County, MN?
Of the districts serving Watonwan County, Comfrey Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th 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.