For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,481 students in Wabasha County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wabasha County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN are Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School and Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabasha County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wabasha County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabasha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-3 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
343 3rd Ave Ne
Mazeppa, MN 55956
(507) 732-1420
Mazeppa, MN 55956
(507) 732-1420
Gr: 3-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd St Sw
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Bluff View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 W Lakewood Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Wabasha-kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Falcon View Online High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 3rd Street South, Suite 20
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Garden St
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Wabasha-kellogg Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Falcon View Online Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 3rd Street South, Suite 20
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Falcon View Online Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 3rd Street South, Suite 20
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-3559
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wabasha County, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School and Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6.
How many public schools are located in Wabasha County?
9 public schools are located in Wabasha County.
What percentage of students in Wabasha County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wabasha County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabasha County?
Wabasha County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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