Top Rankings
Stillwater Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,285 students in Stillwater Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Stillwater Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
8,285 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
429 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Stillwater Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
423 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
641 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
460 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
6,297 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
445 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
581
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
559
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
595
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
581
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
579
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
588
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
600
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
588
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
653
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
665
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
666
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
711
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
714
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,320 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,964
$17,860
Spending / Student
$16,320
$18,586
Best Stillwater Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate 4/5
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Grades: 4-5
| 58 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brookview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stillwater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #44.
Afton-lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 St Croix Trl S
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Lakeland, MN 55043
(651) 351-6500
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Rutherford Rd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Stonebridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Owens St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Oak-land Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 933 students
Rank: #99.
Stillwater Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 2,647 students
Rank: #1010.
Lily Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Andersen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 4th St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Stillwater Blvd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8470
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8470
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: 12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-4023
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-4023
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcjc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15015 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8629
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8629
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,285 students.
What is the rank of Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District is ranked #62 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater Area School District?
76% of Stillwater Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stillwater Area School District?
Stillwater Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Stillwater Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,320 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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