Wadena County Public Schools
Wadena County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,221
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Wadena County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Wadena County has 5 district entries. Freshwater Education District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. WADENA has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Wadena County
Reported Enrollment
3,221
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Wadena County
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Freshwater Education District
14 Public Schools in Wadena 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENAHGA ELEMENTARY | Record | MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENAHGA, 56464Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 681 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH | Record | WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 469 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY | Record | WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT | WADENA, 56482Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 449 |
| MENAHGA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENAHGA, 56464Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 283 |
| VERNDALE ELEMENTARY | Record | VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | VERNDALE, 56481Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 263 |
| SEBEKA SECONDARY | Record | SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | SEBEKA, 56477Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 258 |
| VERNDALE SECONDARY | Record | VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | VERNDALE, 56481Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 245 |
| SEBEKA ELEMENTARY | Record | SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | SEBEKA, 56477Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 215 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE | Record | WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 170 |
| Freshwater Education District ALC | Record | Freshwater Education District | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 88 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | Record | Freshwater Education District | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | PK | Special Education | 57 |
| LEAF RIVER ACADEMY | Record | Freshwater Education District | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 24 |
| White Pine Academy | Record | Freshwater Education District | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Special Education | 12 |
| Elm Tree Academy | Record | Freshwater Education District | WADENA, 56482Rural: Fringe | 2–12 | Special Education | 7 |
MENAHGA ELEMENTARY
MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENAHGA, 56464 / Rural: Remote
WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
WADENA, 56482 / Town: Remote
MENAHGA HIGH SCHOOL
MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENAHGA, 56464 / Rural: Remote
VERNDALE ELEMENTARY
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
VERNDALE, 56481 / Rural: Distant
SEBEKA SECONDARY
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEBEKA, 56477 / Rural: Remote
VERNDALE SECONDARY
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
VERNDALE, 56481 / Rural: Distant
SEBEKA ELEMENTARY
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEBEKA, 56477 / Rural: Remote
WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
Freshwater Education District ALC
Freshwater Education District
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
Freshwater Education District
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY
Freshwater Education District
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
White Pine Academy
Freshwater Education District
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
Elm Tree Academy
Freshwater Education District
WADENA, 56482 / Rural: Fringe
Every public school record in Wadena County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
14
Showing here
14
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
4- Record
MENAHGA ELEMENTARY
MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- MENAHGA, 56464
- Enrollment
- 681 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
SEBEKA ELEMENTARY
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- SEBEKA, 56477
- Enrollment
- 215 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
VERNDALE ELEMENTARY
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- VERNDALE, 56481
- Enrollment
- 263 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 449 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 5–6
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 170 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
6- Record
Freshwater Education District ALC
Freshwater Education District
- Grades
- 6–12
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 88 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
White Pine Academy
Freshwater Education District
- Grades
- 5–12
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 12 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MENAHGA HIGH SCHOOL
MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- MENAHGA, 56464
- Enrollment
- 283 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
SEBEKA SECONDARY
SEBEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- SEBEKA, 56477
- Enrollment
- 258 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
VERNDALE SECONDARY
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- VERNDALE, 56481
- Enrollment
- 245 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 469 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
3- Record
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
Freshwater Education District
- Grades
- PK
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 57 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Elm Tree Academy
Freshwater Education District
- Grades
- 2–12
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 7 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY
Freshwater Education District
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- WADENA, 56482
- Enrollment
- 24 students
Listed on this county directory
Wadena County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Wadena County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Wadena County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Wadena County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Wadena County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Wadena County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Wadena County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.