Owatonna Public School District
School District · Owatonna, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Owatonna Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Owatonna Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Owatonna Senior High
Owatonna · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary
Owatonna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Owatonna · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#286 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,596
$1,012 vs Minnesota median
District size
4,995 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Owatonna Public School District ranks #286 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Owatonna Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Owatonna Senior High (6.9/10), Washington Elementary (6.8/10), and Owatonna Alc 9-12 (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Owatonna Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Owatonna Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owatonna Senior High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Owatonna Alc 9-12 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilson Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mckinley Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Owatonna Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Owatonna Online 9-12 | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Owatonna Public School District
Owatonna Public School District is a Owatonna, Minnesota school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,995 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,596 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Owatonna Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Owatonna Senior High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Owatonna Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Owatonna Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Owatonna Public School District with test data.
Schools in Owatonna Public School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Owatonna
- Total Enrollment
- 4,995
- Teachers (FTE)
- 341
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Public School District has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Owatonna Public School District?
The average composite rating for Owatonna Public School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Public School District spends $13,596 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Owatonna Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Owatonna Public School District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Owatonna Public School District?
Owatonna Senior High is the highest-rated school in Owatonna Public School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Owatonna Public School District?
Across schools in Owatonna Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Owatonna Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Owatonna Public School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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