2019 Best Places to Teach in the Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAbout this List

Minnetonka Public School District

• School District
• Minnetonka, MN
• 45

Alum: My time at MHS was great! I loved singing in the choir and my relationships with my teachers. In addition, I took some IB courses junior and senior year and was able to earn some college credits. Those courses helped me become a better writer and I felt prepared for the workload and my writing intensive classes!
Read 45 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $65,328 Average Teacher Salary

Wayzata Public School District

• School District
• Wayzata, MN
• 37

Senior: I’ve loved my time here at Wayzata. I’ve been able to find my place with sports, activities and people. The majority of my teachers have gone out of their way to make sure I am successful and strive to reach my goals. Being a part of the dance team has been the highlight of my high school career. The program is amazing and I was able to be a part of the best team ever. I will truly miss Wayzata!
Read 37 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $62,563 Average Teacher Salary

Orono Public School District

• School District
• Long Lake, MN
• 6

Alum: My time at Orono was great. From athletics to administration, Orono provides an excellent education. I played varsity basketball for 4 years, and the athletic culture of Orono permeates the school, so as a player on a sports team you really feel the entire school's support behind you. Off the court, the academic experience at Orono was awesome. With so many brilliant teachers and engaging classes, it was a time of great growth for me intellectually, and I was well-prepared for college once I graduated.
Read 6 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $74,053 Average Teacher Salary

Eden Prairie Public School District

• School District
• Eden Prairie, MN
• 22

Sophomore: Hey! I'm a Sophomore, and I've lived in Eden Prairie for 13 years. I've always been extremely pleased with my school district. The staff and teachers are positive, helpful, creative and inspirational. For example, I'm a Sophomore at Eden Prairie High School. Every Monday our principal, Mr. McCartan, will give a short inspirational message and quote over the loudspeaker. I've also had teachers calm me down during panic attacks, and be willing enough to work with me and my schedule if I feel overwhelmed by trying to balance school and extracurriculars. The kids here are also very polite and welcoming, and its an overall positive enviroment to be in.
Read 22 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $71,321 Average Teacher Salary

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196

• School District
• Rosemount, MN
• 62

Senior: Rosemount High School is a great place for learning, athletics, and arts. The academics are top notch. You can choose from many core and elective classes. If you like to be challenged; AP, CIS, and PSEO classes are abundant. Athletically, Rosemount is known for football, hockey, and lacrosse. Most of the varsity sports are ranked in the top 10 throughout each season. Athletically, Rosemount has won many state championships. Lastly, we have a excellent arts program. Our band has been state champions 9 years in a row. You can find lots of other opportunities with singing, acting, and dance.
Rosemount is not very diverse. Most of the students are Caucasian. There isn't much I would change about my school or experiences I have had. Rosemount High School has helped me prepare for college and the next step. This is a great High School.
Read 62 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $70,171 Average Teacher Salary

Hopkins Public Schools

• School District
• Hopkins, MN
• 22

Senior: I love the diversity Hopkins Public Schools has! It's a great place to prepare you for the future-- knowledge and social. I made some lifetime friends, and had some really fun experiences! I think it's a great school overall.
Read 22 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $65,724 Average Teacher Salary

Mounds View Public School District

• School District
• Shoreview, MN
• 24

Parent: The high schools in the district offer a lot of concurrent enrollment courses that give students a great opportunity to take a lot of courses as college credits that count as generals especially within MN State School system. This can help aid with high schoolers to be more prepared when they enroll in college full time and be closer or go right into taking their major course requirements. The school promotes this as well as develop a four plan as a freshman to be prepared, to set goals and to promote success.
Read 24 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $60,611 Average Teacher Salary

Westonka Public School District

• School District
• Minnetrista, MN

• A

• A

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $61,953 Average Teacher Salary

Eastern Carver County Public Schools

• School District
• Chaska, MN
• 5

Senior: I attended this school district for the entirety of my schooling and it has been fantastic. I have never once been unable to find the help that I needed, the teachers and administration are excellent, and I will very much miss this district as I head off to college.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $60,619 Average Teacher Salary

Edina Public School District

• School District
• Edina, MN
• 22

Senior: I'm currently attending Edina High School and absolutely love it. I attended Normandale French Immersion k-5 learning to become a bi-lingual student. I recommend this program and elementary school to anyone considering it. I've been able to travel and use my knowledge of the Francophone culture and language that I acquired in this special school. We are lucky enough to have French teachers and French interns who share their love and culture with us. I continue to take amazing French courses at the high school and plan to major in French. I also believe that Edina has done an excellent job at preparing students for college. Whether its AP classes, college prep seminars, college checklists, and having accessible counselor guidance.
Read 22 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,856 Average Teacher Salary

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

• School District
• Prior Lake, MN
• 36

Alum: My name is Thomas and I am an alumni of Prior Lake High School. I loved every single year of attending that school because it did a good job of making you feel included from happy/helpful staff members to a wide range of clubs and activities. I myself, involved in many activities including Tennis, Robotics, National Business Honor Society, and participated in running the school store. I met many people who I am proud to call friends in those activities that I participated in. The school was primarily Caucasians with a hint of other races, and that showed not much diversity. The teachers were so helpful and always there when you needed them and the food was amazing! The classes at the High School prepared everyone for college through a great workload. Prior Lake is statistically very good in terms of academics and I standby and support that because its true. Overall, I highly recommend Prior Lake because it's one of the better high schools in MN.
Read 36 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $53,886 Average Teacher Salary

Hastings Public School District

• School District
• Hastings, MN
• 22

Senior: I love it at HHS. The community here is amazing. The teachers, students, and principles are all awesome. I would recommend Hastings High School over any other!
Read 22 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $65,060 Average Teacher Salary

Mahtomedi Public School District

• School District
• Mahtomedi, MN
• 10

Niche User: My overall experience was great because of the teachers I picked were ones who aimed to set their students for college readiness. The students, in my opinion, need to learn to respect the ones allowing them to pursue their education. I did not enjoy high school because of this but I HAD to continue my education there. I built strong relationships with 3 main teachers who are the ones who influenced and inspired me to be me and always go for a challenge. My peers were just not the kind of people I wanted to be around.
I saw how hard the employees at Mahtomedi Senior High School work and I bow down to them. They may put up with some disrespectful students, but they still help them even though they may turn their backs to it. I saw the staff's hard work and I appreciate everything Mahtomedi Public Schools has to offer their students. I give a huge thank you to Mahtomedi Public Schools, you guys helped me grow and mature into the never-giving-up student I longed to be.
Read 10 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $59,995 Average Teacher Salary

St. Paul Public School District

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 60

Senior: I've always gone to school within Saint Paul. I'm currently enrolled at Harding Senior High school, and am taking PSEO Classes at Century College. Harding has helped me get into Genesys Works which allowed me to get an internship at Andersen Corp in Oak heights. So I give four stars!
Read 60 Reviews

• B-

• B+

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $69,566 Average Teacher Salary

Great River School

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 2

Freshman: Ah, Great River. All hail Maria Montessori, our lord and savior. Child labor builds character. Service. Restitution. Tami. Nelson. Michael Flood. Going on walks in the middle of January to go to the woods and talk about plants. The metro transit bus system.
I would rate it 10/10, would never do again, an experience like no other and simultaneously the best place I have ever experienced. I'll remember you all in therapy.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $48,481 Average Teacher Salary

Avalon School

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 1

Senior: The environment and independence at this school is unlike any other I've been to. I have heard time and again how genuine and welcoming the students and staff are, as well as how hardworking and encouraging the environment is. Have recommended this school to many of my friends, and I am excited to wake up and go to school every morning, which I never thought I would say until I went to Avalon.
Read 1 Review

• B+

• A-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $48,706 Average Teacher Salary

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District No. 197

• School District
• Mendota Heights, MN
• 8

Senior: I enjoy coming to this district. I attend Henry Sibley, and they have challenging courses that I know will help me prepare better for college/university. They don't have much diversity but have been gaining more diversity in the district.
Read 8 Reviews

• A-

• B+

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $59,221 Average Teacher Salary

Lakeville Public School District

• School District
• Lakeville, MN
• 12

Parent: We have had positive teachers every year that encourage but challenge each child positively. My kids like everything about school and rarely have anything bad to say about their day. They even like Math class! The district does a nice job of offering classes in Math and Reading at the elementary level that are at their ability level without the students having knowledge of whom is at a higher level and whom is at a lower level. JFK elementary has kind staff everywhere in the school and they work hard at making school a good experience for everyone. Anti-bullying discussions occur regularly and are taken seriously by the students.
Read 12 Reviews

• A-

• B+

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $67,438 Average Teacher Salary

Roseville Public School District

• School District
• Roseville, MN
• 6

Alum: Great teachers and great sense of community. In my four years there I made a lot of friends as well as many connections with faculty!
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $60,098 Average Teacher Salary

Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

• School District
• Anoka, MN
• 65

Senior: I moved to the Anoka-Hennepin district after my freshman year in the Osseo district. To be honest, I was pretty scared to move to a new city and a new school district where I would know no one, but in the end, I found the anoka-Hennepin district way more helpful and exciting. The Anoka-Hennepin district made me feel more at ease with all the help and resources they provided mostly with getting ready for college and also having a very welcoming environment where I could feel less anxious about meeting new people and asking/looking for help for anything that I was concerned about.
Read 65 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $72,100 Average Teacher Salary

White Bear Lake School District

• School District
• White Bear Lake, MN
• 35

Alum: White Bear Lake schools are friendly and welcoming. Teachers are encouraging and passionate, and administrators are on top of their game. Families are vocal about their love for White Bear Lake schools... and for good reason!
Read 35 Reviews

• B

• B+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $60,427 Average Teacher Salary

South Washington County School District

• School District
• Cottage Grove, MN
• 30

Junior: I am very impressed with this district. The school environment and spirit have motivated me. Through the variety of courses available to the students, I have discovered more about myself, my talents, and my purpose through my school experience. The staff is outstanding. They are role models for me and they are always there for me when I need it. The staff and students help me to be the best version of me I can be! This district also has a certain unity that I've found encouraging. Overall, I am very appreciative for my excellent experience with this district.
Read 30 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $58,168 Average Teacher Salary

Seven Hills Classical Academy

• School District
• Bloomington, MN

• A

• A-

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $37,833 Average Teacher Salary

Columbia Heights Public School District

• School District
• Columbia Heights, MN
• 16

Senior: I didn’t know anybody in Columbia Height but when I enter their middle school, I was instantly welcome to the district. Growing up I moved a lot and never really had the chance to stay in one district. I’m really glad that my family choose to stay in Columbia Heights. Now that I am about to graduate from the highschool; I take a look back on my past schools and can not imagine what I would’ve been like if I hadn’t come to Columbia Heights. The diversity is amazing. The academic is amazing. The teacher truly care about their students. In my days as a Hylander I learned so much about myself and I discovered many things I didn’t know about myself. I hope that the next generation of students will be able to feel the same way as I do.
Read 16 Reviews

• B

• B

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $57,018 Average Teacher Salary

Osseo Public School District

• School District
• Maple Grove, MN
• 12

Senior: In 2014, I came to the Osseo district from the Cambridge-Isanti school district. The difference between the two schools is tremendous. As soon as you walk through the Osseo doors, you feel immediately calm and safe. My favorite part about Osseo is the school spirit, our pep-fests are amazing. Students from other school districts come to watch ours because they are unique. There is only one things I would change about the school. First, bathroom passes during class should be allowed. At the beginning of this year, they changed the amount of passing time from six minutes to eight minutes. By doing this, it eliminated during class bathroom passes. Going from Math to English takes about five and a half minutes. If you have to use the bathroom, the line for it is about three minutes long. So now you are late for class! Osseo is a really good school. I am definitely proud to be graduating from there.
Read 12 Reviews

• B

• B

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,601 Average Teacher Salary