Public schools in Waseca, MN
10 open public schools with an address in Waseca, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,878
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Waseca public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Waseca, MN: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,878 students, an average of 188 per school. The largest campus is Waseca Senior High (555 students), and the largest elementary school is Hartley Elementary (429).
Waseca Public School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 13.3:1, similar to 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% 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 Waseca
Elementary schools in Waseca
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Elementary Waseca Public School District | PK–03 | 429 | 15:1 | |
| Team Academy Team Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 101 | 5.6:1 |
Middle schools in Waseca
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Intermediate School Waseca Public School District | 04–06 | 380 | 12.7:1 | |
| Waseca Junior High Waseca Public School District | 07–08 | 280 | 18.2:1 | |
| Waseca Middle Level ALC Waseca Public School District · Alternative School | 07–08 | 5 | — |
High schools in Waseca
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Metro Waseca-Transitions Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Special Education School | 09–12 | 12 | — | |
| Waseca Area Learning Center Waseca Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 65 | 11.4:1 | |
| Waseca Senior High Waseca Public School District | 09–12 | 555 | 15.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waseca
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Metro Waseca Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Special Education School | KG–12 | 13 | 3.9:1 | |
| Waseca Early Childhood Waseca Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 38 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Waseca schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,878 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waseca
How many public schools are in Waseca, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Waseca: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,878 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waseca?
Schools with an address in Waseca belong to 3 education agencies, led by Waseca Public School District (7 schools), Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 (2 schools), Team Academy (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 Waseca?
Waseca Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waseca, with 555 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waseca?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Waseca are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Team Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waseca schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waseca public schools is 13.3:1, similar to 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 Waseca 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