Best Schools in Washington County, MN
Washington County, MN has a total of 140 schools including 41 high schools, 21 middle schools and 73 elementary schools. A total of 66,290 students attend Washington County, MN schools. On average, schools in Washington County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Washington County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MN
Washington County, MN has 41 high schools with 22,292 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington County meet expectations.
1. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
2. Mahtomedi Senior High
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Mahtomedi Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
3. East Ridge High School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
4. Math And Science Academy
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Math And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 609 Students
5. Woodbury High School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1979 Students
6. Stillwater Area High School
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2647 Students
7. Hastings High School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
8. Chisago Lakes Senior High
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Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
9. Forest Lake Area High School
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
10. Park High School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, MN
Washington County, MN has 21 middle schools with 15,341 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
1. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Mahtomedi Middle
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Mahtomedi Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
3. Lake Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1145 Students
4. Stillwater Middle School
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
5. Somerset Middle
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Somerset School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 431 Students
6. Forest Lake Elementary
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students
7. Central Middle
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White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
8. Woodbury Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1108 Students
9. Oak-land Middle School
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 933 Students
10. Forest Lake Area Middle School
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, MN
Washington County, MN has 73 elementary schools with 28,523 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington County meet expectations.
1. Gate 4/5
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 58 Students
2. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 457 Students
3. Valley Crossing Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
4. O.h. Anderson Elementary
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Mahtomedi Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 651 Students
5. Liberty Ridge Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 788 Students
6. Cottage Grove Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
7. Scandia Elementary
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
8. Columbus Elementary
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 432 Students
9. Royal Oaks Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
10. Middleton Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, MN has a total population of 267,568 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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