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Best Washington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 15,935 students in Washington County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MN are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, Math And Science Academy and East Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, 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 Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Washington County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mahtomedi Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Woodbury High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2665 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 1,943 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Forest Lake Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Scandia Tr N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Stillwater Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Tartan Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 Greenway Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Park High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
New Heights School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 W Mulberry St
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Lake Area Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Aris
Alternative School
2040 Woodwinds Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5678
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Aware
14895 Francesca Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 773-6051
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Transition Program
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Community School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
943 9th Ave Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Lake Therapeutic Education
Alternative School
943 9th Ave Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Rivers Adult Education
Alternative School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcf - Oak Park Heights
Alternative School
5329 Osgood Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 779-1412
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater
Alternative School
970 Pickett St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 779-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Transition Program
Special Education School
7155 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Gr: 12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
6100 210th St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Passages Transition Program
Special Education School
3132 Century Ave. North
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 773-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Sowashco Online 9-12
1750 Weir Dr, Suite 6
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6356
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Step
Special Education School
200 Sw 4th Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
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
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
White Bear Transition Plus Program
Special Education School
14895 Francesca Ave. N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 773-6051
Gr: 12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodbury Leadership Academy Seconda
Charter School
8089 Globe Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 571-2100
Gr: 6-9 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MN include St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, Math And Science Academy and East Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
32 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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