Top Rankings
South Washington County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 18,103 students in South Washington County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South Washington County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
29 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
18,103 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
803 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
South Washington County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
49 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2,045 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,616 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
1,661 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
11,444 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,278 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
583
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
1,179
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,169
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,237
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,209
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,209
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,215
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,397
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,365
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,440
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,496
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,518
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,467
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,619
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,544 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$310 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,112
$17,887
Spending / Student
$16,544
$18,614
Best South Washington County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4200 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-2301
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbury High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2665 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #55.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3133 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #99.
Grey Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9525 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
Rank: #1010.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3311 Commonwealth Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #1111.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9105 Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 768-4901
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 768-4901
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1212.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
851 6th Ave
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodbury Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,156 students
Rank: #1414.
Park High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1251 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Third Street
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3101
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3101
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1818.
Oltman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3501
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3501
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9015 Hadley Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3901
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3901
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #2121.
Cottage Grove Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #2222.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2323.
Pullman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Selby Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3601
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3601
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #2424.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Grades: 10-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Access
Alternative School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Transition Program
Special Education School
7155 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Grades: 12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District manages 29 public schools serving 18,103 students.
What is the rank of South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District is ranked #63 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Washington County Schools School District?
63% of South Washington County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is South Washington County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,544 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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