Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist

District Overview
Situated at 1001 Highway 25 NW in Watertown, Minnesota, the Watertown-Mayer Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families across a distant rural setting within the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. The district operates five primary school facilities offering a comprehensive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Welcoming a student body of 1,440 children and young adults, Watertown-Mayer balances a close-knit, community-centered atmosphere with the academic breadth expected of a complete K–12 district, creating a well-rounded foundation for young learners as they progress through each developmental milestone.

To support its academic programs and student services, the district maintains a substantial operational and educational workforce. The learning environment is anchored by approximately 183 full-time equivalent teachers, who are supported by 21 instructional aides and nearly 149 support staff personnel, bringing the district's total workforce to over 352 full-time equivalent staff members. This strong workforce commitment allows Watertown-Mayer to deliver personalized instruction, foster safe and modern school environments, and ensure that both classroom learning and extracurricular development are adequately resourced. For parents, prospective students, and education researchers, the district stands as an active, key educational pillar within Carver County, dedicated to preparing students for college, career, and community life.
5
Total Schools
1,440
Total Students
183.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist
Demographic Student Count
White1,311
Hispanic54
Black15
Asian5
Two or More54
American Indian1
  • White
    1,311 (91.0%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    54 (3.7%)
  • Black
    15 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,440*
Teachers (FTE):183.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist
Found 5 Schools