| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi Public School District | Willernie | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 3,176 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Stillwater Area Public School District | Afton | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 8,285 | 16 | PK–12 | 5 |
| South Washington County School District | Cottage Grove | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 19,159 | 29 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Forest Lake Public School District | Forest Lake | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 5,855 | 14 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 36,475 students across 65 schools. The largest is South Washington County School District with 19,159 students. Districts here average 8.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County has 4 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Mahtomedi Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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