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Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 93 public schools serving 47,178 students in Washington County, MN (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,442 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Washington County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MN are Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 4-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Gr: K-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
O.h. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
666 S Warner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Gr: 3-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1721 Westview Street
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Mahtomedi Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8100 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Afton-lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Saint Croix Trl S
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3133 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Stillwater Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3311 Commonwealth Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9105 Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4901
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Woodbury High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2665 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 1,943 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Scandia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14351 Scandia Tr N
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 982-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Rutherford Rd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1020 Third Street
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3101
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Grey Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2828.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2929.
Oneka Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7850 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #3232.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
851 6th Ave
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3535.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Owens St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MN include Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
95 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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