Wabasha County Schools & Education
Wabasha County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,637
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#14
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wabasha County
Measured School Summary
Wabasha County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,637 per pupil, Wabasha County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wabasha County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
93.9%
7.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,637
$826 below the state average
School coverage
11
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wabasha County has 11 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Wabasha County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Wabasha County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#14
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
Elementary to high school visible
1,502 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
1,203 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
Elementary and high visible
483 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
362 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Wabasha-Kellogg School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wabasha County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wabasha County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wabasha County, Minnesota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Wabasha County’s Regional School Network
Wabasha County features 11 public schools across 4 districts, serving 3,581 students. The infrastructure is well-rounded, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools, plus a specialized alternative facility. This variety ensures that students of all ages and needs are accommodated.
Spotlight on Plainview-Elgin-Millville
The Plainview-Elgin-Millville district is the county's largest, educating 1,502 students across 4 schools. Other major districts include Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Wabasha-Kellogg. No charter schools operate in the county, as the traditional public districts maintain a very high standard of performance.
Community Schools in a Scenic Landscape
The county's schools are split between 6 rural locations and 5 town settings, offering a diverse feel for students. Bluff View Elementary in Lake City is the largest campus with 616 students. With an average school size of 358, the schools are large enough for diverse programs but small enough for a community feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Wabasha County
Reported Enrollment
3,581
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Wabasha County
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
11 Public Schools in Wabasha County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUFF VIEW ELEMENTARY | Record | LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAKE CITY, 55041Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 616 |
| LINCOLN SECONDARY | Record | LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAKE CITY, 55041Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 587 |
| PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE HIGH | Record | PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE | PLAINVIEW, 55964Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 473 |
| PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE PK-3 | Record | PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE | PLAINVIEW, 55964Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 437 |
| ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAZEPPA, 55956Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 362 |
| PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE 4-6 | Record | PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE | ELGIN, 55932Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 352 |
| WABASHA-KELLOGG SECONDARY | Record | Wabasha-Kellogg School District | WABASHA, 55981Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 274 |
| PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE JUNIOR | Record | PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE | ELGIN, 55932Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 240 |
| WABASHA-KELLOGG ELEMENTARY | Record | Wabasha-Kellogg School District | WABASHA, 55981Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 209 |
| SAIL PROGRAM | Record | Hiawatha Valley Education District | WINONA, 55987Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 31 |
| Lake City Credit Recovery | Record | Goodhue County Education District | RED WING, 55066Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
BLUFF VIEW ELEMENTARY
LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE CITY, 55041 / Town: Distant
LINCOLN SECONDARY
LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE CITY, 55041 / Town: Distant
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE HIGH
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
PLAINVIEW, 55964 / Town: Distant
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE PK-3
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
PLAINVIEW, 55964 / Town: Distant
ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAZEPPA, 55956 / Rural: Distant
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE 4-6
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
ELGIN, 55932 / Rural: Distant
WABASHA-KELLOGG SECONDARY
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
WABASHA, 55981 / Rural: Remote
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE JUNIOR
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE
ELGIN, 55932 / Rural: Distant
WABASHA-KELLOGG ELEMENTARY
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
WABASHA, 55981 / Rural: Remote
SAIL PROGRAM
Hiawatha Valley Education District
WINONA, 55987 / Rural: Remote
Lake City Credit Recovery
Goodhue County Education District
RED WING, 55066 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,637
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Wabasha County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wabasha County, Minnesota?
Wabasha County features 11 public schools across 4 districts, serving 3,581 students. The infrastructure is well-rounded, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools, plus a specialized alternative facility. This variety ensures that students of all ages and needs are accommodated.
What are the major school districts in Wabasha County, Minnesota?
The Plainview-Elgin-Millville district is the county's largest, educating 1,502 students across 4 schools. Other major districts include Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Wabasha-Kellogg. No charter schools operate in the county, as the traditional public districts maintain a very high standard of performance.
What is the school experience like in Wabasha County?
The county's schools are split between 6 rural locations and 5 town settings, offering a diverse feel for students. Bluff View Elementary in Lake City is the largest campus with 616 students. With an average school size of 358, the schools are large enough for diverse programs but small enough for a community feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.