Washington County: Where Education Takes Priority

he Chisago Lakes School District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district encompasses 24 lakes and the scenic St. Croix River Valley which creates many outdoor recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast. The District serves approximately 3400 students (PreK-12) and their families. 

The Forest Lake Area School District 831 is located 30 miles north of the Twin Cities, along the I-35 corridor that runs north to Duluth. It is an area dotted by lakes, rolling hills, woods and small towns. Many residents enjoy our rural, small-town life and find they can easily commute to the Twin Cities Area.

The Hastings School District encompasses over 170 square miles and is, geographically, one of the largest school districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The school system has a Kindergarten through grade twelve enrollment of approximately 4,300 students and a total district population of about 28,000 residents. Independent School District #200 serves the cities of Hampton, Hastings, Miesville, New Trier, and Vermillion, and portions of Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, and Vermillion townships. While most of the school district is located in Dakota County, parts of ISD #200 are in Washington and Goodhue Counties.

Our Mission: We commit each day to develop and empower lifelong learners who thrive in diverse communities.

Mahtomedi Public Schools equips students with a world-class education through meaningful and rigorous learning experiences that support students to develop leadership, ignite their passions, and impact their community. Through our holistic, community approach, we prepare confident learners to thrive today and in their future.

Northeast Metro 916 is one of four intermediate school districts in Minnesota, serving nearly 5,000 students through shared programming that includes career and technical education, special education services, area learning centers, and care & treatment. Through sharing resources, talent, and ideas, Northeast Metro 916 provides cost-effective, expert, and reliable services to 13 member school districts and the students and families we collectively support.

SoWashCo Schools encompasses seven cities and townships, an area of 84 square miles, with a population of approximately 98,100 people.

A tradition of excellence and a commitment to kids!

We're the oldest school district in the state, but that doesn't mean we are still your great grandparents' school district. We're a district known for excellence and innovation. But more importantly, we're recognized for always putting kids first! That's the Pony way.

The community at the forefront of educational excellence, honoring our legacy and courageously building the future.

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve over 16,500 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training.

With over 50 career-focused programs in nursing, business, technology and more, you can gain the skills and confidence to prepare for your next career move. Interested in nursing? 1 in 5 new registered nurses (RNs) in Minnesota in 2021 graduated from Rasmussen University.