Top Rankings
White Bear Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 8,012 students in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
26 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
8,012 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
497 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
White Bear Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
27 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
642 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
662 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
499 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
5,612 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
565 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
385
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
733
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
752
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
609
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
617
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
612
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
313
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
307
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
656
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
677
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
709
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
680
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,153 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,044 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,153
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,044
$18,580
Best White Bear Lake School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1961 6th St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 County Rd H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Oneka Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeaires Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3963 Van Dyke
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #77.
White Bear Lake Elementary Distance
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4855 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Matoska International
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2530 Spruce Place
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2847
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2847
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #99.
Birch Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1616 Birch Lake Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #1010.
White Bear North Campus Senior
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5045 Division Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Grades: 9-10
| 1,322 students
Rank: #1111.
White Bear Lake Middle Oll
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4855 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Willow Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1313.
White Bear Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2449 Orchard Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Grades: 10-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Area Learning Center Summer
Alternative School
2449 Orchard Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
13497 Fenway Blvd Cir N Ste 4
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 407-7622
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 407-7622
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4855 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
14895 Francesca Ave N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 653-2798
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 653-2798
Grades: K-1
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
3551 Mcknight Rd N
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6200
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Normandy Park Education Center
Special Education School
2482 E County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
15198 Forest Blvd N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 242-5500
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 242-5500
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
5045 Division Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
White Bear Lake District Center
Special Education School
2482 E County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3102
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-3102
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Bear Lake North Campus Alc
Alternative School
5045 Division Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3551 Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6200
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6200
Grades: 11-12
| 1,196 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Bear Transition Plus Program
Special Education School
13497 Fenway Blvd Cir N Ste 40
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 773-6051
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 773-6051
Grades: 10-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District manages 26 public schools serving 8,012 students.
What is the rank of White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District is ranked #91 out of 522 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Bear Lake School District?
70% of White Bear Lake School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is White Bear Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,044 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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