For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,051 students in Stillwater, MN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater, MN are Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stillwater have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stillwater, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Grades: 4-5
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Stillwater Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Rutherford Rd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6400
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Owens St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8700
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Marine Area Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Main St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 409-3122
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 409-3122
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Rank: #88.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
New Heights School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Mulberry St
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Charter School
614 W Mulberry St
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-1962
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special Education School
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2101
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2101
Grades: K-2
| 584 students
Stillwater, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbor Shelter & Counseling Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Phase 4 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
5620 Memorial Ave N, Ste C
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Place II High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5620 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Special Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1875 Greeley St. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Grades: 5
| 1 students
1875 Greeley St South
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8312
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stillwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Avenue N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater, MN include Gate 4/5, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School. Stillwater has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stillwater?
12 public elementary schools are located in Stillwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater?
Stillwater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stillwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Stillwater include: Lily Lake Elementary School vs. Rutherford Elementary School, Stonebridge Elementary School vs. Rutherford Elementary School, Rutherford Elementary School vs. Lily Lake Elementary School
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