Total enrollment
3,408
-132 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Wabasha County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Wabasha County, Minnesota's 11 public schools span elementary through high school (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,408 students.
4-year change in Wabasha County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wabasha County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.6% | #21 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,408 | #45 of 80 | #1,708 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #54 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #34 of 80 | #1,222 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 32.5% | #68 of 80 | #2,340 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.6% | #69 of 80 | #2,036 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Wabasha County school rankings
Residents
21,565
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
6 districts
Enrollment
3,408
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$82,007
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.5%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
4
1,587 students
Middle
2
550 students
High
4
1,262 students
Combined / other
1
9 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Plainview-Elgin-Millville
1,405 students · 6 districts in Wabasha County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wabasha County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Wabasha County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WABASHA-KELLOGG SECONDARY· 44.9%
- BLUFF VIEW ELEMENTARY· 46.6%
- LINCOLN SECONDARY· 47.5%
- Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3· 51.0%
- Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior· 53.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN SECONDARY | Lake City | High | 07-12 | 597 | · |
| BLUFF VIEW ELEMENTARY | Lake City | Elementary | PK-06 | 592 | · |
| Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 | Plainview | Elementary | PK-03 | 441 | · |
| Plainview-Elgin-Millville High | Plainview | High | 09-12 | 414 | · |
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School | Mazeppa | Elementary | 03-06 | 349 | · |
| Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 | Elgin | Middle | 04-06 | 315 | · |
| WABASHA-KELLOGG SECONDARY | Wabasha | High | 07-12 | 251 | · |
| Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior | Elgin | Middle | 07-08 | 235 | · |
| WABASHA-KELLOGG ELEMENTARY | Wabasha | Elementary | PK-06 | 205 | · |
| SAIL PROGRAM | Kellogg | Combined | PK-12 | 9 | · |
| Lake City Credit Recovery | Lake City | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Wabasha County
About Wabasha County
In Minnesota, Wabasha County is a low-population county of about 21,565 residents. 11 public schools across the county hosts about 3,408 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $82,007, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 6% noticeably above the Minnesota median.
On the school-mix side, Wabasha County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,587 students), 2 middle schools (550), 4 high schools (1,262), and 1 combined or other schools.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,405 students across Wabasha County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,408 students, shrank 4% from the 3,540 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wabasha County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data