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Best High Schools in Zip Code 55129

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At a glance

School

2,072

Students

5-star school

Top rankedEast Ridge High School27^th of 450 Minnesota high schools

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Summary:

The 55129 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, East Ridge High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Minnesota over the past 3 school years. This large school of 2,042 students serves the South Washington County Schools district and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance.

East Ridge High School's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 68.07% of 10th graders were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 59.11% for the district and 51.26% statewide. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% in 2023-2024 is also higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are above average, showcasing its well-rounded academic excellence.

While East Ridge High School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 24.6 compared to the typical recommended range, this standout institution serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 14.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's consistent high performance and strong rankings make it an attractive option for families in the 55129 zip code area.

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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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	4200 Pioneer Dr	Woodbury	55129	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-2301	2,072	85	24.2	14.6%	1,194 (57.6%)	227 (11.0%)	157 (7.6%)	337 (16.3%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	148 (7.1%)	89.9	27^th of 450 public high schools	94.0%		89.3	26^th of 480 public high schools	94.6%	1	51.7	51.7	68.1	68.1	$11,060

Cities Near Zip Code 55129

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woodbury	0.76 mi	18	103^rd
Cottage Grove	3.07 mi	14	254^th
Newport	4.45 mi	1	247^th
Lake Elmo	4.54 mi	3	209^th
Maplewood	4.84 mi	12	409^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.

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