For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,103 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waseca County, MN are Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Nrheg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waseca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Waseca Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 7-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waseca County, MN include Waseca Middle Level Alc, Waseca Area Learning Center and Nrheg Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Waseca County?
5 public middle schools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waseca County include: Nrheg Secondary vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec vs. Nrheg Secondary
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