Stillwater Area School District

1875 Greeley St S
Stillwater, MN 55082-6079
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Stillwater Area 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,368 students in Stillwater Area 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 Stillwater Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
8,368 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stillwater Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#70 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
46%
59%
51%
51%
41%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,158 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,805
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,158
$18,580

Best Stillwater Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 4-5 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Afton-lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 St Croix Trl S
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
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 | 925 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Rutherford Rd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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: K-5 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
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 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
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 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Oak-land Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Stillwater Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 4th St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Transition Program
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcjc
Alternative School
15015 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,368 students.
What is the rank of Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District is ranked #71 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater Area School District?
75% of Stillwater Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Stillwater Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,158 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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