District guide
South Washington County Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Washington County, MN: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What South Washington County Schools tells you before choosing a home
South Washington County Schools is listed with 29 public schools and 19,159 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 17 primary, 4 middle, 7 high, 1 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
29 district schools are associated with Washington County in the current file, about 30% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
17
8,359 reported students
4
4,146 reported students
7
6,114 reported students
1
540 reported students
Parent checks for South Washington County Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in South Washington County Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Regular | High | 9–12 | WOODBURY | 2,021 | Profile |
| Woodbury High School Regular | High | 9–12 | WOODBURY | 1,979 | Profile |
| Park High School Regular | High | 9–12 | COTTAGE GROVE | 1,938 | Profile |
| LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | WOODBURY | 1,145 | Profile |
| WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | WOODBURY | 1,108 | Profile |
| OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | COTTAGE GROVE | 969 | Profile |
| COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular | Middle | 6–8 | COTTAGE GROVE | 924 | Listed only |
| LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 788 | Listed only |
| GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 763 | Listed only |
| Valley Crossing Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 712 | Listed only |
| GORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 653 | Listed only |
| RED ROCK ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 637 | Listed only |
| MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 586 | Listed only |
| Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed Special Education | Other | PK | COTTAGE GROVE | 540 | Listed only |
| PINE HILL ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 530 | Listed only |
| Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion Regular | Primary | KG–5 | SAINT PAUL PARK | 499 | Listed only |
| ROYAL OAKS ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 491 | Listed only |
| WOODBURY ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | WOODBURY | 471 | Listed only |
| HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 425 | Listed only |
| COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | KG–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 424 | Listed only |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 418 | Listed only |
| PULLMAN ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | SAINT PAUL PARK | 369 | Listed only |
| ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 322 | Listed only |
| NEWPORT ELEMENTARY Regular | Primary | PK–5 | NEWPORT | 271 | Listed only |
| Next Step Transition Program Special Education | High | 12 | COTTAGE GROVE | 85 | Listed only |
| South Washington Alternative HS Alternative | High | 10–12 | COTTAGE GROVE | 85 | Listed only |
| Access Alternative | High | 10–12 | COTTAGE GROVE | 6 | Listed only |
| SoWashCo Online 9-12 Regular | High | 9–12 | WOODBURY | 0 | Listed only |
| SoWashCo Online K-5 Regular | Primary | KG–5 | COTTAGE GROVE | 0 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
South Washington County Schools FAQ
What schools are included for South Washington County Schools?
South Washington County Schools includes 29 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 17 primary, 4 middle, 7 high, 1 other schools.
Does this South Washington County Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with South Washington County Schools or local assignment tools.
Is South Washington County Schools ranked as the best district in Washington County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many South Washington County Schools schools have detailed profiles?
6 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in South Washington County Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.