2020 Best Places to Teach in the Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAbout this List

Minnetonka Public School District

• School District
• Minnetonka, MN
• 47 reviews

Senior: My overall experience at Minnetonka has been nothing short of my idealistic high school experience. I have gotten the chance to have been taught and mentored by exceptional staff. The teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals and other staff members truly have the students best interest in mind and want to help the students excel while in high school and in the future. There are so many clubs, activities, and extracurriculars to get involved in. There is something for every type of student whether you are into robotics, chess, basketball etc. The kids create an overall inclusive and supportive environment.
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• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,958 Average Teacher Salary

Eden Prairie Public School District

• School District
• Eden Prairie, MN
• 29 reviews

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.
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• A+

• A+

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $70,227 Average Teacher Salary

Wayzata Public School District

• School District
• Wayzata, MN
• 51 reviews

Alum: I really enjoyed attending Wayzata High School. I believe it prepares students extremely well for college, and the resources and staff are very helpful people. There isn't anything that I would change about the school district!
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• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,405 Average Teacher Salary

Orono Public School District

• School District
• Long Lake, MN
• 6 reviews

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.
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• A+

• A+

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $71,915 Average Teacher Salary

Eastern Carver County Public Schools

• School District
• Chaska, MN
• 7 reviews

Parent: I think the district is very open to new ideas and feedback. All of the children's teachers were very helpful when there was an issue. The only thing that I did have a problem with was that a few of my sons teachers were pushing their political opinions to the class. Once I brought this to their attention it stopped immediately.
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• A

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,177 Average Teacher Salary

Hopkins Public Schools

• School District
• Hopkins, MN
• 24 reviews

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.
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• A

• A

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $67,270 Average Teacher Salary

Edina Public School District

• School District
• Edina, MN
• 23 reviews

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.
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• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $67,486 Average Teacher Salary

Mounds View Public School District

• School District
• Shoreview, MN
• 28 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed the level of rigor at Mounds View Public School, as well as the abundance of extracurricular activities to participate in. My only complaint would be that, at the time when I was a student at Mounds View High School, there was not much support for students struggling with mental health. Nowadays, I see the district making strides to equip students with the tools that they need to combat school, social, and family altogether.
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• A

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $66,131 Average Teacher Salary

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

• School District
• Rosemount, MN
• 68 reviews

Sophomore: Eagan High School is one of the best schools in Minnesota. I like the teachers and their school is very hard on you at first. But they do that so you can be ready for college. They have this program called AVID, which teach you more about college and how to be more prepared for it. Their food is also pretty good, they give you 3 hot lunch options, a soup bar, a salad bar, and they also have their own a la carte station too. Most of the food is good! Their teachers are nice and some are strict! But if you're serious about your work, they are very helpful. I also love the amount of sports and clubs they have. They have football, soccer, hockey, pingpong, wrestling, volleyball, etc. And for clubs, they have French club, Spanish club, faith club, debate, and much more. You can also create your own club too. I think one of the few cons about this school is it lack of diversity... but they are working on that!
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• A

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $74,025 Average Teacher Salary

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

• School District
• Prior Lake, MN
• 45 reviews

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.
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• A+

• A+

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $56,456 Average Teacher Salary

Hastings Public School District

• School District
• Hastings, MN
• 23 reviews

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!
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• A

• A+

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,660 Average Teacher Salary

Avalon School

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 2 reviews

Alum: Project Based Learning is the way of the future. It eliminates tedious test prep from textbooks and opts instead for hands on, student centered, creative learning. I learned how to challenge myself within reason at Avalon. I learned how to manage and structure my time (with support from the teachers) making the transition into college and the workplace much smoother. Avalon provides a supportive environment that allows its students to take charge of their education and thrive.
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• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $56,404 Average Teacher Salary

Mahtomedi Public School District

• School District
• Mahtomedi, MN
• 13 reviews

Senior: Mahtomedi highschool consists of about 300 students per grade, and class sizes averages to about 24 students. With the rigorous courses and AP/ CIS courses offered, the school values academic success. The school is lacking elective courses other than art and workshop classes. They have a high level of parent involvement and volunteer opportunities through elementary school and high school with all of the monthly events to gather the community. The teachers hold high standards for the students, but provide support for the students to help them learn. They value safety and have an on campus officer year round, so I would give them 4 stars overall.
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• A+

• A+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,751 Average Teacher Salary

Westonka Public School District

• School District
• Minnetrista, MN
• 1 review

• A

• A

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $61,837 Average Teacher Salary

Centennial Public School District

• School District
• Circle Pines, MN
• 41 reviews

Alum: Great school district, really helped shape me as an adult. The impacts by teachers and staff will be with me a lifetime!
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• A-

• A

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $70,322 Average Teacher Salary

Roseville Public School District

• School District
• Roseville, MN
• 6 reviews

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!
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• B+

• B+

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $71,018 Average Teacher Salary

St. Louis Park Public School District

• School District
• Saint Louis Park, MN
• 15 reviews

Alum: I can safely say that if I had gone to a different school district, I would be a completely different person. I went through the Spanish immersion program K-12, and I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity. The city’s middle school is okay: academically, it's good; socially, it's a hard time for everyone. I can say similar things about the high school, however I’m glad to have attended. For honors classes, there are both AP and IB, due to the option of the IB diploma. There are plenty of activities, sports, and clubs to join, as well as very strong music programs. I met some of my best friends through orchestra, theatre, and my choice of classes. The student life is definitely entertaining: there’s never a dull moment in SLP.
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• A-

• A-

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $66,379 Average Teacher Salary

Hudson School District

• School District
• Hudson, WI
• 29 reviews

Senior: My experience at Hudson High School was great! They have such a wide variety of classes and many academic resources that are provided, which are very easy to use. I believe that the staff at my school care about me as a person and they care about where my future is going. Some things that I would change is maybe having another counselor because it is extremely hard to get an appointment due to business. Otherwise, I would fully recommend my high school to all others.
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• A-

• A

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,103 Average Teacher Salary

St. Paul Public School District

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 71 reviews

Alum: The system is what you make of it, but overall the experience is enriching. There is a variety of learning paths that cater to most types of learners and there are classes offered that give a more open-minded and increasingly vast account of topics that are often debated or left out altogether in other districts. The diversity and inclusivity provides even more opportunity to increase knowledge both in and out of the classroom. As with most intercity, public institutions, though, there is the constant struggle to gain funding for certain programs or equipment, and it appeared that not all clubs and organizations were given equitable consideration.
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• B-

• B

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $70,142 Average Teacher Salary

Osseo Public School District

• School District
• Maple Grove, MN
• 12 reviews

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.
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• B+

• B

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,931 Average Teacher Salary

Lakeville Public School District

• School District
• Lakeville, MN
• 14 reviews

Alum: I attended the Area Learning Center (ALC) and was amazed at how the teachers and faculty connected and cared for each student. This school pushed me to do my best and challenge myself to become better.

One thing that should be changed is the way the district treats this program. While attending the ALC, I got the helped I needed which encouraged me to get my AA before graduating high school. The district board seemed to believe that the school was not worth funding because everyone there was different and needed a different atmosphere.
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• A

• B+

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $71,034 Average Teacher Salary

South Washington County School District

• School District
• Cottage Grove, MN
• 33 reviews

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.
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• A

• A-

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $61,920 Average Teacher Salary

White Bear Lake School District

• School District
• White Bear Lake, MN
• 37 reviews

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!
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• B+

• B+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,006 Average Teacher Salary

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

• School District
• Inver Grove Heights, MN
• 5 reviews

Freshman: Inver Hills is a really great school to get a start in. The community is welcoming and the teachers are ready to help. The campus is easy to figure out and all your resources are close together. The clubs and activities offered are fun and inclusive! I’d encourage anyone to get involved with anything their interested in. The school itself is in a very nice neighbor hood surrounded but trees and fields all around. Safety isn’t really an issue here. Although there isn’t many spoilers team playing, there is a great activity center that anyone can use for free!
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• B

• A-

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $70,649 Average Teacher Salary

Anoka-Hennepin Public School District

• School District
• Anoka, MN
• 75 reviews

Senior: The Anoka-Hennepin Public School District is a comfortable school with sociable peers, fairly strong instructors, and also a very safe school district to attend. Sport involvement is very popular, much of the student body attend sporting games such as, football, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, and much more. The involvement of the student body makes the overall environment of the schools very inviting and a great place to socialize. The schools also have a very wide variety of clubs to take part in, they can range from art based to fitness. The wide variety of these clubs offer a great place for students to meet other peers who have similar interests and create new relationships.
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• B+

• A-

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $75,475 Average Teacher Salary