Wayzata Public School District
School District · Plymouth, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Wayzata Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayzata Public School District 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.
North Woods Elementary School
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greenwood Elementary
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#84 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,820
+$212 vs Minnesota median
District size
12,625 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Wayzata Public School District ranks #84 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Wayzata Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Woods Elementary School (8.5/10), Plymouth Creek Elementary (8.4/10), and Greenwood Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Wayzata Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayzata Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Woods Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Plymouth Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Greenwood Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Wayzata West Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Gleason Lake Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Wayzata East Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sunset Hill Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Kimberly Lane Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Wayzata High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Wayzata Central Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayzata Public School District
Wayzata Public School District is a Plymouth, Minnesota school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 12,625 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $14,820 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Wayzata Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Woods Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wayzata Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 75.0% and ELA proficiency of 77.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wayzata Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayzata Public School District with test data.
Schools in Wayzata Public School District
17 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Plymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 12,625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 724
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Wayzata Public School District has 17 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayzata Public School District?
The average composite rating for Wayzata Public School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayzata Public School District?
Wayzata Public School District spends $14,820 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayzata Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayzata Public School District is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayzata Public School District?
North Woods Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wayzata Public School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wayzata Public School District?
Across schools in Wayzata Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayzata Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Wayzata Public School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 17 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.1%
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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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