South Washington County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 19,360 students in South Washington County Schools 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 South Washington County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
South Washington County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 523 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
58 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2,522 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,888 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
12%
# Black Students
1,891 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%
# White Students
11,464 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
59%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,524 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
649
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
1,269
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,343
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,395
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,379
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,467
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,441
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,404
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,398
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,441
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,468
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,520
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,523
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,663
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,470 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District manages 29 public schools serving 19,360 students.
What is the rank of South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District is ranked #92 out of 523 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Washington County Schools School District?
59% of South Washington County Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Washington County Schools School District?
South Washington County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is South Washington County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,470 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 29 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 19,360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
