Best Public Schools in Wheaton, MN

The city of Wheaton, Minnesota is home to two schools: Wheaton Secondary and Pearson Elementary. While both schools serve the Wheaton community, Wheaton Area Public School District, Pearson Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized math assessments.

Wheaton Secondary is ranked 201 out of 450 Minnesota high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 4.4% dropout rate, but struggles with math proficiency, with only 15.79% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding state standards, compared to the state average of 34.96%. In contrast, Pearson Elementary is ranked 317 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools, with a 3-star rating, and outperforms the district and state averages on math assessments, with 64.56% of all students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.21%.

Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, at 45.5% for Wheaton Secondary and 48.6% for Pearson Elementary, indicating a need for additional support and resources to address socioeconomic challenges. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low for both schools, which could be a positive factor in their ability to provide individualized attention and support to students.