Public schools in Woodbury, MN
18 open public schools with an address in Woodbury, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,440
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Woodbury public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Woodbury, MN: 9 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,440 students, an average of 747 per school. The largest campus is East Ridge High School (2,072 students), and the largest elementary school is Liberty Ridge Elementary (801).
South Washington County Schools operates the most schools here (12), and 3 regular districts have at least one Woodbury campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Woodbury
South Washington County Schools
Public school district
12 schools in Woodbury · 28 total
Woodbury Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Woodbury
Math and Science Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Woodbury
Northeast Metro 916
Specialized public school district
1 school in Woodbury · 16 total
Saint Paul Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Woodbury · 89 total
Stillwater Area Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Woodbury · 16 total
Elementary schools in Woodbury
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Elementary Stillwater Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 607 | 17.8:1 | |
| Gordon Bailey Elementary South Washington County Schools | PK–05 | 692 | 15.7:1 | |
| Liberty Ridge Elementary South Washington County Schools | PK–05 | 801 | 15:1 | |
| Middleton Elementary South Washington County Schools | KG–05 | 557 | 15.9:1 | |
| Red Rock Elementary South Washington County Schools | KG–05 | 596 | 14:1 | |
| Royal Oaks Elementary South Washington County Schools | PK–05 | 451 | 11.5:1 | |
| Valley Crossing Elementary South Washington County Schools | PK–05 | 734 | 17.6:1 | |
| Woodbury Elementary South Washington County Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 12.1:1 | |
| Woodbury Leadership Academy Lower Woodbury Leadership Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 658 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Woodbury
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-STEM Middle School Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 512 | 19.3:1 | |
| Lake Middle School South Washington County Schools | 06–08 | 1,165 | 23.6:1 | |
| Woodbury Leadership Academy Upper Woodbury Leadership Academy · Charter | 06–10 | 220 | — | |
| Woodbury Middle School South Washington County Schools | 06–08 | 1,160 | 23.9:1 |
High schools in Woodbury
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School South Washington County Schools | 09–12 | 2,072 | 24.3:1 | |
| Math and Science Academy Math and Science Academy · Charter | 06–12 | 720 | 17.7:1 | |
| SoWashCo Online 9-12 South Washington County Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 47 | 6.4:1 | |
| Woodbury High School South Washington County Schools | 09–12 | 1,943 | 25.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Woodbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aris Northeast Metro 916 · Alternative School | KG–12 | 22 | 3.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.7%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black12.9%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Woodbury schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,440 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Woodbury
How many public schools are in Woodbury, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Woodbury: 9 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,440 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Woodbury?
Schools with an address in Woodbury belong to 6 education agencies, led by South Washington County Schools (12 schools), Woodbury Leadership Academy (2 schools), Math and Science Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Woodbury?
East Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Woodbury, with 2,072 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Woodbury?
Yes. 3 of the 18 public schools in Woodbury are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Math and Science Academy, Woodbury Leadership Academy Lower, Woodbury Leadership Academy Upper. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Woodbury schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Woodbury public schools is 17.6:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Woodbury guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities