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 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,455 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
8,455 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stillwater Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 514 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.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
93%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,202 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$162 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,301
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,202
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stillwater Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 4-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Afton-lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Saint Croix Trl S
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Stillwater Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Rutherford Rd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Owens St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Oak-land Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Stillwater Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 4th St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Transition Program
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: PK | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcjc
Alternative School
15015 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,455 students.
What is the rank of Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District is ranked #71 out of 514 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?
74% of Stillwater Area School District students are White, 9% 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 18:1, 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 $19,202 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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