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A smiling teacher helps two young students color trees at a desk, with art supplies in the foreground and a classroom in the background.
A teacher smiles while helping a young boy read a book in the foreground, with another girl looking on in the background amidst bookshelves.
A smiling boy in a white t-shirt sits at a wooden desk with a pencil in hand, while other children and shelves of supplies are visible in the blurred background of a classroom.
A young boy plays a flute in the foreground, while other students in band uniforms are visible in the blurred background.
A young boy with curly hair runs happily on a playground covered in gravel, with another child and a basketball court visible in the blurred background.
A young boy in a blue shirt smiles while cutting an orange paper shape with scissors in a classroom with lockers in the background.
A young boy in glasses smiles at the camera in the foreground, while other children are engaged in activities in the blurred background of a classroom.
A young man in a black t-shirt with a circular graphic holds a small cup and points forward in a hallway with fluorescent lighting and a brick wall.
Two young girls are playing with colorful blocks on a table in the foreground, while other children and adults are visible in the blurred background of a classroom.
Two smiling girls stand in front of a colorful display of circular artwork hanging from the ceiling.
In the foreground, a group of young girls are seated at tables with tablets, while in the background, a world map is displayed on the wall.
A group of people pose on a stage in front of a dark, textured wall.

Our mission

The Mission of Wayzata Public Schools is to ensure a world-class education that prepares each and every student to thrive today and excel tomorrow in an ever-changing global society.

Our schools

Each school community is held to the highest academic standards and contributes to our celebrated culture of excellence. Our schools include:

Our District at a glance

8 communities served

Corcoran, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata

13,372 students enrolled

554 early learning, 5,818 elementary, 3,137 middle school, 4,039 high school, 43 transition students

1,849 employees

Including 880 licensed teaching positions

District scale & financial health

9th largest district

Ranked by enrollment size out of all school districts in Minnesota
 

$285M operating budget

For the 2025–26 school year. Includes $270M for school operations and $15M for Long-Term Facilities Maintenance

$493 million referendum

Approved by voters in 2026 to fund a 10th elementary school, a 4th middle school, a new swimming pool, and district-wide safety and technology upgrades

Highest credit rating

Aaa bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service, ensuring exceptional fiscal value for our taxpayers.

We're Wayzata proud


#1

Best Public School District
Ranked #1 in Minnesota by Niche for the fourth consecutive year.


30

Average ACT score
Outperforming the state average (20.7) and national average (19.4).


32

National Merit Semifinalists
High school seniors named semifinalists for the 2025–26 program.


12

Blue Ribbon Schools
Twelve of our schools have earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon distinction, including Oakwood Elementary in 2024.

Contact us

Communications

Email Communications

communications@wayzataschools.org

Phone
763-745-5000

Address
13305 12th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55441

Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.