Stillwater Area Public Schools School District
School District · Stillwater, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,764
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,764
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Stillwater Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stillwater Area Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brookview Elementary
Woodbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gate 4/5
Stillwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#252 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below 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 #252 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Stillwater Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brookview Elementary (7.8/10), Gate 4/5 (7.8/10), and Stillwater Middle School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 | Brookview Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Gate 4/5 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Stillwater Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Rutherford Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Elmo Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Lily Lake Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Stillwater Area High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Stonebridge Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak-land Middle School | 5.3 / 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. The district invests $15,764 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Stillwater Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brookview Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Stillwater Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Stillwater
- Total Enrollment
- 8,368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Stillwater Area Public Schools spends $15,764 per student per year.
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?
Brookview Elementary is the highest-rated school in Stillwater Area Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
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 63.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. 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 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
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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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