Washington County: Where Education Takes Priority
The communities of Washington County value education from preschool through post-secondary education. Public schools develop lifelong learners through the efforts of highly trained teachers, a challenging curriculum with high standards, a dedication to incorporating the latest technology and a safe learning environment. Many schools supplement academic programming with specialized and individualized offerings combined with co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Programming for adult basic education, community education classes and seniors are also found throughout.
Several private schools are found throughout the communities of Washington County, which can be found here or with rankings here.
Washington County residents are fortunate to be located near more than 40 colleges in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A few of those institutions are located within the county's borders.
Education
![Chisago Lakes School District - ISD #2144 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/chic-lakes-school.jpg)
Chisago Lakes School District - ISD #2144
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Forest Lake Area Schools - ISD #831
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Hastings Public Schools - ISD #200
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Independent School District #622 - North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale
![Mahtomedi Public Schools - ISD #832 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/maht-schools.jpg)
Mahtomedi Public Schools - ISD #832
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Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916
![South Washington County Schools - ISD#833 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/so-wash-co-schools.jpg)
South Washington County Schools - ISD#833
![Stillwater Area Schools - ISD #834 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/still-schools.jpg)
Stillwater Area Schools - ISD #834
![White Bear Lake Area Schools - ISD #624 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/wbl-schools.jpg)
White Bear Lake Area Schools - ISD #624
Higher Education
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Century College
![Rasmussen University - Lake Elmo/Woodbury Campus Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_130/images/business-directory/ras-u.jpg)
Rasmussen University - Lake Elmo/Woodbury Campus