Public schools in Owatonna, MN
17 open public schools with an address in Owatonna, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,902
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 virtual
An overview of Owatonna public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Owatonna, MN: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,902 students, an average of 288 per school. The largest campus is Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), and the largest elementary school is McKinley Elementary (510).
Owatonna Public School District operates the most schools here (16), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Owatonna
Elementary schools in Owatonna
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Owatonna Public School District | KG–05 | 505 | 13.6:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Owatonna Public School District | KG–05 | 510 | 13.1:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Owatonna Public School District | KG–05 | 468 | 12.8:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Owatonna Public School District | KG–05 | 454 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Owatonna
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Middle School Owatonna Public School District | 06–08 | 1,015 | 15:1 | |
| Owatonna Online 4-6 Owatonna Public School District · Virtual | 04–06 | 14 | 42.4:1 | |
| Owatonna Online 7-8 Owatonna Public School District · Virtual | 07–08 | 22 | 21.6:1 | |
| Owatonna Summer School 6-8 Owatonna Public School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | 0 | — |
High schools in Owatonna
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOICE Technical Academy Technical Academies of Minnesota · Charter | 07–12 | 44 | 38.6:1 | |
| Owatonna ALC 9-12 Owatonna Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 70 | 6.3:1 | |
| Owatonna Night School Owatonna Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Owatonna Online 9-12 Owatonna Public School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 136 | 136:1 | |
| Owatonna Senior High Owatonna Public School District | 09–12 | 1,468 | 17.5:1 | |
| Owatonna Summer School 9-12 Owatonna Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Owatonna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oec ELC Owatonna Public School District | PK–PK | 109 | — | |
| Out of State Care and Treatment Owatonna Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Owatonna ECSE Owatonna Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 87 | 5.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.4%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Owatonna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,902 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Owatonna
How many public schools are in Owatonna, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Owatonna: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 4,902 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Owatonna?
Schools with an address in Owatonna belong to 2 education agencies, led by Owatonna Public School District (16 schools), Technical Academies of Minnesota (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Owatonna?
Owatonna Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Owatonna, with 1,468 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Owatonna?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Owatonna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including CHOICE Technical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Owatonna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Owatonna public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Owatonna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities