Westonka Public School District

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Minnetrista, MN 55364-8250
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Westonka Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,442 students in Westonka Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Westonka Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Westonka Public School District are Hilltop Primary School, Shirley Hills Primary School and Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westonka Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
2,442 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westonka Public School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#8 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

73%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
41%
92%
83.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
15.1%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
12%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
85%
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 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,850 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,893 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$44 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,850
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,893
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Westonka Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Primary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Shirley Hills Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Wilshire Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Gr: 5-7 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus
Special Education School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8415
Gr: 12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Westonka Alp
Alternative School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Rank: n/an/a
Westonka Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8000
Rank: n/an/a
Westonka Sp Educational Ecfe
Special Education School
5901 Sunnyfield Road E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8031
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westonka Public School District?
Westonka Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,442 students.
What is the rank of Westonka Public School District?
Westonka Public School District is ranked #5 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westonka Public School District?
85% of Westonka Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westonka Public School District?
Westonka Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Westonka Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,893 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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