Top Rankings
Wayzata Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,465 students in Wayzata Public School District.
Public Schools in Wayzata Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
12,465 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
687 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Wayzata Public School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 522 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 527 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%

Graduation Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
32 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2,731 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
22%
7%
# Hispanic Students
656 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
1,057 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
7,210 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
58%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
774 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
197
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
914
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
960
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
999
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
924
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
996
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
961
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
994
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
960
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
976
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
924
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
859
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
929
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
872
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,262 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$220 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$215 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,680
$17,854

Spending / Student
$17,262
$18,580

Best Wayzata Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Wayzata High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 3,548 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17905 Chankahda Trail
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5500
Grades: K-5
| 805 students
Rank: #77.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #88.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #99.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1010.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1212.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1313.
Birchview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Ranchview Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5300
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1414.
East Middle Alternative (Emap)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Programs Summer Session
Alternative School
4955 Peony Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5042
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5042
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6611
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6611
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayzata Transition School
Special Education School
19000 Highway 55
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
Grades: 12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayzata Public School District?
Wayzata Public School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,465 students.
What is the rank of Wayzata Public School District?
Wayzata Public School District is ranked #2 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayzata Public School District?
58% of Wayzata Public School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayzata Public School District?
Wayzata Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Wayzata Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,262 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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