| 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 |
| White Bear Lake School District | Hugo | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 8,543 | 25 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Forest Lake Public School District | Forest Lake | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 5,855 | 14 | PK–12 | 3 |
| North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District | Saint Paul | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 10,368 | 24 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 55,386 students across 114 schools. The largest is South Washington County School District with 19,159 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County has 6 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 (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, MN?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Washington County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, MN?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Mahtomedi Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.