West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District

1897 Delaware Ave
Mendota Heights, MN 55118-4338
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,452 students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
5,452 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#158 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
46%
54%
51%
46%
41%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
29%
12%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
46%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,137 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,623
$17,742
Spending / Student
$23,137
$18,463

Best West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1436 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Heritage E-stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Butler Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7401
Gr: 5-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Friendly Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Mendota Heights Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 403-7601
Gr: 5-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1740 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8100
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspen House Education Program
Alternative School
2031 Victoria Rd S
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 447-4090
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Out Transitional Services
Special Education School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
1970 Christensen Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8390
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Resource Center
Special Education School
1970 Christensen Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Gr: PK | 187 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
W St. Paul Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,452 students.
What is the rank of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District is ranked #175 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
46% of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,137 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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