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5 schools in Watertown

Minnesota · Public K-12

Watertown, Minnesota operates 5 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,440 students (around 288 per campus).

7-year change in Watertown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,440
-134 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Watertown Mayer HighHigh09-12516
Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning CntrElementaryPK-PK24
Watertown-Mayer Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04482
Watertown-Mayer MiddleMiddle05-08418
WM - ConnectionsHigh09-120

About Watertown

Public education in Watertown, Minnesota runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 1,440 students. By footprint, Watertown sits in the compact bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Watertown is around 288 students, 19% below the Minnesota average of about 357.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,440 students, contracted 9% from the 1,574 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Watertown discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Watertown?
Watertown, Minnesota has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,440 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Watertown?
Watertown has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Watertown?
Watertown Mayer High is the largest public school in Watertown by enrollment, with approximately 516 students.
What school districts serve Watertown?
Watertown public schools are operated by Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist.
What grade levels do public schools in Watertown cover?
Public schools in Watertown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.