Best Schools in Washington County, MN
Washington County, MN has 140 public schools (41 high, 21 middle, 73 elementary) serving 66,290 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MN
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, MN
How many schools are in Washington County, MN?
Washington County, MN has 140 public schools: 41 high schools, 21 middle schools and 73 elementary schools, serving 66,290 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 140 schools in Washington County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
13 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Woodbury (19)
- Cottage Grove (13)
- Forest Lake (13)
- Stillwater (11)
- Mahtomedi (4)
- Oakdale (4)
- Lake Elmo (3)
- Hugo (2)
- Bayport (1)
- Lakeland (1)
- Marine On St Croix (1)
- Newport (1)
- Scandia (1)
School districts (7)
- South Washington County Schools (27 schools)
- Stillwater Area Public Schools (13 schools)
- Forest Lake Public School District (12 schools)
- Mahtomedi Public School District (6 schools)
- Lakes International Language Academ (3 schools)
- North Lakes Academy (3 schools)
- St. Croix Preparatory Academy (3 schools)