For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,966 students in Owatonna, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Owatonna Online K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owatonna, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owatonna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owatonna, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
747 Havana Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8100
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 14th St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8300
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Owatonna Online K-6
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8064
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8064
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8200
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Owatonna Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Meadow Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8400
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
333 E School St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Summer School 6-8
Alternative School
500 15th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8702
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owatonna, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Owatonna Online K-6.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owatonna?
8 public elementary schools are located in Owatonna.
What is the racial composition of students in Owatonna?
Owatonna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Owatonna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Owatonna include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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