Top Rankings
White Bear Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,525 students in White Bear Lake School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Minnesota.
Public Preschools in White Bear Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
23 Schools
780 Schools
# Students
8,571 Students
236,278 Students
# Teachers
534 Teachers
17,639 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Bear Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
67%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,773 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,541 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,773
$17,742
Spending / Student
$21,541
$18,463
Best White Bear Lake School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 County Road H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Oneka Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Lakeaires Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3963 Van Dyke
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Birch Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1616 Birch Lake Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Willow Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Normandy Park Education Center
Special Education School
2482 E County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3100
Gr: PK-K | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
White Bear Lake District Center
Special Education School
2482 E County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3102
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3102
Gr: PK | 97 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
