2024 High Schools with the Best Teachers in Washington County

• St. Croix Preparatory Academy, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  154 reviews

Senior: Since starting at St. Croix Prep in kindergarten, I have grown as a student, athlete, and member of my community. Through the excellent support of my teachers, I have learned that I can be a self-sufficient student as well as ask for help when I need it. Through the flexibility of my teachers and coaches, I have balanced being a top student in my class as well as an accomplished athlete. Finally, through the values St. Croix Prep places on service and integrity, I have learned the importance of serving my community in and outside of the school environment.... Read 154 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Woodbury, MN•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  73 reviews

Junior: My experience at the Math and Science Academy has been a journey that has allowed me to learn a lot. The best part of my experience is the teachers, students, and advisors. The teachers take the time to make sure that the students have a good understanding of the material and are always available for help. The community is very diverse and allowed me to meet people who have the same background as me. The clubs offered here allowed me to build a better relationship with my community and gain soft skills that I can use in the future. The worst part of my experience was the amount of coursework we got because I came here during freshman year so I wasn't used to the large amount of coursework. Something I would like to see change is the size of the classrooms because there isn't enough room for all the students. I would also want the clubs and sports to be better supported because some of them don't have any buses, so many of us have to rely on parents or others to participate.... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 553

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• North Lakes Academy, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  65 reviews

Senior: The best parts are the great secondary prep classes and the awesome teachers! There are so many opportunities at North Lakes Academy, to grow as a person and student. It is a smaller school but that helps give opportunities to connect with others and with the staff/teachers.... Read 65 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 264

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Lakes International Language Academy, MN•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: The best thing by far about this school is the language acquisition and the teachers. My experience here has taught me the importance of different cultures and the IB attributes. I would recommend sending a child to this school, although it will be a hard transition if they do not go there from kinder.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 588

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Mahtomedi Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  215 reviews

Senior: As a freshman, it would be uncommon to be completely overwhelmed with each experience, especially on the first day. While many students had transferred from the neighboring middle school and into the high school, it seemed like each person already knew everybody, which made me feel out of place. Despite the struggles I've had with my social encounters initially, the teachers and staff made it easy for me to walk through as they provided unconditional support whenever I seemed like I needed it, or when I simply asked. Because of this encouragement, I was able to find the courage to begin branching out and making new friends out of my own accord, rather than sitting and waiting for people to reach out to me instead. Now that I am a senior, I can confidently look back at those past experiences and say that my teachers were a major part in helping build the foundation for the me that I am today.... Read 215 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B+

• Students 1,151

• Student-teacher ratio 37:1

• Forest Lake Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  340 reviews

Senior: I have enjoyed my time here at Forest Lake high school and they have offered me a lot of resources to make me feel prepared to go to college. There are many resources and classes that allowed me to learn and grow. The teachers here are very friendly and have allowed me to make connections and relationships that helped me get through the hard times of high school. The community feels very connected with the amount of clubs and activities available to all students. I feel confident to become independent after graduation because of the past four years here.... Read 340 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Students 1,883

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• Stillwater Area Public Schools, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  474 reviews

Senior: Great arts programs available to students including choir, theatre, band, orchestra, and additional extracurriculars for students interested in the arts. There are also a lot of great college and career exploration activities for students such as Pathways day where students can learn about the workforce, army, or colleges by doing in person or virtual tours. My recommendation for how the school could improve would be making it easier for students to find mental health resources throughout the year. There are some posters in the hallways with QR codes that lead students to mental health services, but I feel the school could continue to do more. Overall, the staff creates an environment where students can explore a diverse range of interests and activities as well as letting students lead clubs on their own.... Read 474 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B

• Students 2,705

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  385 reviews

Senior: When I got to tartan my experience was pretty dull considering the fact that I enrolled in the midst of the pandemic, so it was really hard to make friends when I first arrived but I joined the football and my experience began to feel like your typical high school experience. I joined clubs and the prom committee and began to meet more and more people until I finally felt comfortable to be me. I participated in protests and rallies and even performed my poetry in front of the whole school. I've enjoyed Tartan even with it's flaws, I learned a lot about myself and was able to challenge myself in rigorous AP and college courses.... Read 385 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• Students 1,630

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• South Washington County School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  523 reviews

Senior: Woodbury High School offers a variety of different extracurricular activities that I’m interested in. Through joining them, I have met like-minded peers throughout my school. These people continue to push me both emotionally and intellectually with every interaction. Overall, I find that the people, or culture, of Woodbury is really encompassing, and it offers a place for anyone. One of my qualms about WHS is their lack of funding for STEM programs. A few of their STEM activities in which I am involved in are thrust aside in favor of sports, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the lack of focus on STEM dampens the school’s STEM potential greatly. Although Woodbury is actively trying to fix this by introducing more technical and computer focused classes, the school still remains weak in comparison to its nearby counterparts. I want to see a greater focus on STEM with more active promotion of related programs by school staff.... Read 523 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade C+

• Students 1,954

• Student-teacher ratio 47:1

• South Washington County School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  417 reviews

Sophomore: The best parts of my experience at East Ridge High School are primarily related to its academics. East Ridge High School is a very academically focused school that caters to students with high ambitions and a love of learning and students who may be struggling academically because there is an abundance of resources to guide them back on track. The worst parts of my experience are primarily related to its lack of competition-based clubs. For example, there is no club dedicated to USACO which is a programming and computing competition, and USABO a biology competition. This is a minor complaint but one that I would love to see resolved. To summarize East Ridge High School is a very good school with good academics and extracurriculars but there is less of an emphasis on competition-based clubs.... Read 417 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade C+

• Students 1,980

• Student-teacher ratio 43:1

• South Washington County School District, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.66 out of 5  309 reviews

Senior: I started high school right at the heart of COVID-19 so my freshman year was online half the time, which took away the “high school experience.” This was the worst part because nothing was the same after that. My friends who are in the upper class say that most of the activities were so much better before the pandemic, but we will never get to experience before. It was hard to adjust, but coming back for sophomore and junior year was a lot better. The normal activities had started again, and best time was during the football season. The school always comes together and dresses up to different themes and it’s just a great time overall. The only change I would like to see is that the lower classes have the school spirit and energy to help make the experiences for everyone great!... Read 309 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• Students 1,965

• Student-teacher ratio 41:1

• South Washington County School District, MN•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: My experience at South Washington Alternative High School was truly phenomenal. I learned how to manage and prioritize my time allotted towards academics. All while surrounded by teachers who truly cared about my journey.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• grade B minus

• Students 101

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Forest Lake Public School District, MN•

• 6-12

• grade D+

• grade C+

• Students 149

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1