Stillwater Area Public Schools School District
School District · Stillwater, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#88 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,764
+$1,156 vs Minnesota median
District size
8,368 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Stillwater Area Public Schools ranks #88 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Stillwater Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Afton-Lakeland Elementary (8.3/10), Lily Lake Elementary (8.1/10), and Andersen Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Stillwater Area Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Stillwater Area Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afton-Lakeland Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lily Lake Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Andersen Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Stonebridge Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Elmo Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak-Land Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Stillwater Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Gate 4/5 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Rutherford Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Stillwater Area High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stillwater Area Public Schools
Stillwater Area Public Schools is a Stillwater, Minnesota school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 8,368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. District-level spending was $15,764 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Stillwater Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Afton-Lakeland Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Stillwater Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Stillwater Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stillwater Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Stillwater Area Public Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Stillwater
- Total Enrollment
- 8,368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- District spending per student
- $15,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Stillwater Area Public Schools has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stillwater Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Stillwater Area Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Stillwater Area Public Schools's district-level spending was $15,764 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stillwater Area Public Schools is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Afton-Lakeland Elementary is the highest-rated school in Stillwater Area Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Across schools in Stillwater Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stillwater Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Stillwater Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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