For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public elementary schools serving 30,899 students in Washington County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, MN are Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Washington County (2025)
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 Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Gr: 4-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
O.h. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
666 S Warner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Gr: 3-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1721 Westview Street
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Mahtomedi Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8100 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Afton-lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 St Croix Trl S
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
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: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3133 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3311 Commonwealth Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9105 Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4901
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4901
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Scandia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14351 Scandia Tr N
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 982-3300
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 982-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Third Street
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3101
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3101
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Grey Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
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: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Oneka Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7850 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
851 6th Ave
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3131.
Woodbury Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Woodbury Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 539-2641
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 539-2641
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Gr: 6-12
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Cross River Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
920 Holley Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 346-0091
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 346-0091
Gr: K-5
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 9-10 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 68%
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 6-10 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Elementary Alp At Oneka (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4888 Heritage Pkwy
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 415-5665
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 415-5665
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Fairview Recovery Services High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Forest Lake Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Harbor Shelter & Counseling Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Karuna (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
576 Bielenberg Drive Suite 25
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5543
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5543
Gr: 6-12
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 763-5999
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 763-5999
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Mahtomedi Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3132 Century Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-2484
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-2484
Gr: 9-12
550 Pine St
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
(651) 351-8870
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
(651) 351-8870
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
920 Holley Ave Ste 3
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 925-5050
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 925-5050
Gr: K-5
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
821 Glenbrook Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8500
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
685 Spring Hill Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(763) 607-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(763) 607-4130
Phase 4 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
5620 Memorial Ave N, Ste C
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Gr: 6-12
Place II High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5620 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Gr: 7-9 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Special Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1875 Greeley St. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 5 | 1 student
Stillwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Avenue N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Gr: K-12
1355 Pierce Butler Route
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 401-5380
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 401-5380
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Tlc 1 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
7066 Stillwater Blvd North
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 251-5090
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 251-5090
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Tle Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
14895 Francesca Ave North
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 407-7557
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 407-7557
Gr: K-5 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 702-5700
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 702-5700
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 702-5700
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 702-5700
Gr: K-6
10158 122nd St N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 351-8800
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 351-8800
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, MN include Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and Math And Science Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington County?
66 public elementary schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washington County include: Skyview Community Middle School vs. Woodbury Middle School, Lake Middle School vs. Woodbury Middle School, Lily Lake Elementary School vs. Rutherford Elementary School
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