Best Atwater Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 369 students in Atwater, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Atwater, MN is A.c.g.c. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwater, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Atwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Atwater, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Atwater, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Atwater, MN include A.c.g.c. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atwater?
1 public schools are located in Atwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater?
Atwater public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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