For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,250 students in Stillwater, MN. The top-ranked public high schools in Stillwater, MN are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, Stillwater Area High School and St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stillwater have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Stillwater, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Stillwater, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Stillwater Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
New Heights School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Mulberry St
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Transition Program
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcf - Oak Park Heights
Alternative School
5329 Osgood Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 779-1412
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 779-1412
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcjc
Alternative School
15015 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stillwater, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stillwater, MN include St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, Stillwater Area High School and St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.. Stillwater has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public high schools are located in Stillwater?
8 public high schools are located in Stillwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater?
Stillwater public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Stillwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stillwater include: St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. vs. New Heights School Inc., New Heights School Inc. vs. St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. vs. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
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