2022 Best School Districts in Washington County

Mahtomedi Public School District

• School District
• MAHTOMEDI, MN
• Rating 4 out of 5  15 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...Read 15 Reviews

• grade A

• 6 Total Schools
• 3,338 Students

Stillwater Area Public Schools

• School District
• STILLWATER, MN
• Rating 3.84 out of 5  76 reviews

• grade A minus

• 16 Total Schools
• 8,572 Students

South Washington County School District

• School District
• COTTAGE GROVE, MN
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  52 reviews

Sophomore: I have been apart of this district since Day One of my education. My elementary school, Grey Cloud, was spectacular in their math classes specifically. Every grade prepared me for the next grade and ultimately high school. I was very fortunate to have the meals they served as well. Amazing staff across the board, too. The high school theater programs are extremely successful as well. Great district to grow up in!...Read 52 Reviews

• grade B+

• 28 Total Schools
• 19,298 Students

Lakes International Language Academy

• School District
• FOREST LAKE, MN
• Rating 4.93 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: I now have two students enrolled at LILA in the Mandarin Immersion program. It is by far the best thing we could have done for our children. The teachers are great with the kids, the curriculum gives them the abilby to grow critical thinking skills and excel. (I frequently remind myself I have chosen a school that encourages them to take risks and ask questions, which sometimes bites me in the butt as a mom) When my son was in Kinder we wondered if he was learning the language after a bout a month. We confirmed it was sinking in when he spoke Mandarin in his sleep. I, like all parents, was worried about how the English side of things would develop. Both of my children have excelled in their English reading and comprehension as well, performing above grade level. LILA is truly an all inclusive, caring, supportive community of both educators and families as well. We truly are all one big LILA family!...Read 14 Reviews

• grade B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,203 Students

Forest Lake Public School District

• School District
• FOREST LAKE, MN
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  22 reviews

Junior: My experience attending Forest Lake Public Schools was great. Since kindergarten, I've been going to school in the same district, and it's made me the person I am today. I perform well academically because of the instructors I had who put their students first. I've never had a teacher that hasn't been willing to answer my questions or put extra time into a student in need. Socially, I've grown into a respectful young woman because of the reinforcement and punishment that was implemented into my school days from day one. The staff at Forest Lake schools are warm and welcoming. Overall, I rated my experience a four out of five because after all it is a school district, and every school has their flaws. Some improvements could be made to make the students' learning even easier. One improvement I would suggest is smaller class sizes and more hands on learning. These are long shots, and require more money, but in the end they would be very worth it...Read 22 Reviews

• grade B minus

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,024 Students

St. Croix Preparatory Academy

• School District
• STILLWATER, MN

• grade unavailable

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,208 Students