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Best High Schools in Zip Code 55082

At a glance

Schools

3,421

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedSt. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper4^th of 450 Minnesota high schools

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Biggest riser

Falcon View Online High School up 59 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 12.9 students per teacher

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Newly ranked this year

St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.

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Summary:

The 55082 zip code area is home to a diverse array of high schools, including public, public charter, and specialized institutions. With six schools serving students in this region, families have access to a wide range of educational options, from exceptional college-preparatory programs to more specialized learning environments.

At the top of the pack are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, a public charter high school that consistently ranks among the best in the state, and Mahtomedi Senior High, a public school that also boasts impressive academic achievements. These schools stand out for their exceptional test scores, low free/reduced lunch rates, and small student-teacher ratios, which likely contribute to their strong performance.

While not reaching the same lofty heights, Stillwater Area High School is still a solid performer, ranking in the top 53 high schools in Minnesota. The data also reveals a range of specialized programs, such as St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., New Heights School Inc., and Bridge Transition Program, which cater to diverse student needs and backgrounds. Overall, the 55082 zip code offers families a rich educational landscape with a mix of high-performing, college-preparatory schools and more specialized learning environments.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)			MCA-III Reading (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
McF - Oak Park Heights	Public	9-12	5329 Osgood Ave N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(651) 779-1412	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	4260 Stagecoach Tr N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	St. Croix Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 395-5970	391	30	12.9	9.2%	290 (74.2%)	13 (3.3%)	27 (6.9%)	43 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	98.2	4^th of 450 public high schools	99.1%		97.3	5^th of 480 public high schools	99.0%	1		70.9	70.9		80.4	80.4	$11,615
New Heights School Inc.	Public, Charter	6-12	614 W Mulberry St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	New Heights School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 439-1962	70	9	7.8	48.6%	47 (67.1%)	4 (5.7%)	11 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.4%)								(n/a)	0.0		0.0	16.7		22.2	$15,151
Stillwater Area High School	Public	9-12	5701 Stillwater Blvd N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8040	2,658	122	21.7	19.6%	1,970 (74.1%)	166 (6.2%)	226 (8.5%)	153 (5.8%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	134 (5.0%)	85.4	53^rd of 450 public high schools	88.2%		87.3	36^th of 480 public high schools	92.5%	17		49.2	49.2		63.1	63.1	$12,335
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.	Public	7-12	6355 Osman Ave N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8472	75	6	12.5	45.3%	46 (61.3%)	1 (1.3%)	19 (25.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.7%)	3.9	449^th of 450 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)		0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$14,296
Wcjc	Public	7-12	15015 62nd St N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8605	2	0			1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$3,320
Bridge Transition Program	Public	12	6355 Osman Ave N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8605	37	5	7.4	40.5%	24 (64.9%)	2 (5.4%)	8 (21.6%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)							$3,320
Falcon View Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	275 3rd Street South	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Wabasha-Kellogg School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 565-3559	187	11	16.9	42.2%	143 (76.5%)	12 (6.4%)	13 (7.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	54	232^nd of 450 public high schools	48.4%		44.5	291^st of 480 public high schools	39.4%	59		16.2	16.2		60.5	60.5

Cities Near Zip Code 55082

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stillwater	0.54 mi	23	79^th
Bayport	3.3 mi	2	258^th
Lake Elmo	3.91 mi	3	209^th
Mahtomedi	4.72 mi	4	8^th
Oakdale	6.46 mi	4	317^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.