Washington County Public Schools
Washington County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
97
public schools
Total Enrollment
45,515
students
School Districts
13
districts
How to use the Washington County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Washington County has 13 district entries. South Washington County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 29 schools.
School records are spread across 16 listed communities. STILLWATER has the most listed schools, with 18 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 45 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 23 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 16 charter, 8 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
97
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
45,515
97 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
16
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Washington County
South Washington County Schools
Stillwater Area Public Schools
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lakes International Language Academ
ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Woodbury Leadership Academy
MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
NORTH LAKES ACADEMY
Marine Area Community School
97 Public Schools in Washington County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 97 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | Stillwater Area Public Schools | STILLWATER, 55082Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,647 |
| EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55129Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,021 |
| Woodbury High School | Profile | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55125Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,979 |
| Park High School | Profile | South Washington County Schools | COTTAGE GROVE, 55016Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,938 |
| Forest Lake Area High School | Profile | FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOREST LAKE, 55025Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,876 |
| TARTAN SENIOR HIGH | Profile | North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | OAKDALE, 55128Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,683 |
| LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55125Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,145 |
| MAHTOMEDI SENIOR HIGH | Profile | MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAHTOMEDI, 55115Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,142 |
| WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55125Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,108 |
| SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLE | Profile | North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | OAKDALE, 55128Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,004 |
| OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | South Washington County Schools | COTTAGE GROVE, 55016Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 969 |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Listed only | Stillwater Area Public Schools | LAKE ELMO, 55042Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 933 |
| COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | South Washington County Schools | COTTAGE GROVE, 55016Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 924 |
| Stillwater Middle School | Listed only | Stillwater Area Public Schools | STILLWATER, 55082Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 906 |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Listed only | FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOREST LAKE, 55025Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 853 |
| LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55129Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 788 |
| EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY | Listed only | North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | OAKDALE, 55128Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 771 |
| MAHTOMEDI MIDDLE | Listed only | MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAHTOMEDI, 55115Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 765 |
| GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY | Listed only | South Washington County Schools | COTTAGE GROVE, 55016Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 763 |
| Valley Crossing Elementary | Listed only | South Washington County Schools | WOODBURY, 55125Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 712 |
STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Stillwater Area Public Schools
STILLWATER, 55082 / Suburb: Large
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55129 / Rural: Fringe
Woodbury High School
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55125 / Suburb: Large
Park High School
South Washington County Schools
COTTAGE GROVE, 55016 / Suburb: Large
Forest Lake Area High School
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOREST LAKE, 55025 / Town: Fringe
TARTAN SENIOR HIGH
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
OAKDALE, 55128 / Suburb: Large
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55125 / Suburb: Large
MAHTOMEDI SENIOR HIGH
MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHTOMEDI, 55115 / Suburb: Large
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55125 / Suburb: Large
SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLE
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
OAKDALE, 55128 / Suburb: Large
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Washington County Schools
COTTAGE GROVE, 55016 / Suburb: Large
Oak-Land Middle School
Stillwater Area Public Schools
LAKE ELMO, 55042 / Suburb: Large
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Washington County Schools
COTTAGE GROVE, 55016 / Suburb: Large
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater Area Public Schools
STILLWATER, 55082 / Suburb: Large
Forest Lake Area Middle School
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOREST LAKE, 55025 / Town: Fringe
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55129 / Suburb: Large
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
OAKDALE, 55128 / Suburb: Large
MAHTOMEDI MIDDLE
MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHTOMEDI, 55115 / Suburb: Large
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY
South Washington County Schools
COTTAGE GROVE, 55016 / Suburb: Large
Valley Crossing Elementary
South Washington County Schools
WOODBURY, 55125 / Suburb: Large
Washington County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Washington County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Washington County public school directory?
The directory lists 97 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Washington County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Washington County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Washington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Washington County?
Start with the 13 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Washington County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.