For the third consecutive year, Wayzata Public Schools has been recognized as the #1 Best School District in Minnesota by Niche, as part of the publication’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts in America rankings.
Wayzata High School ranked #1 among traditional public high schools in Minnesota, Wayzata East Middle School was placed #1 among Minnesota public middle schools, and Kimberly Lane Elementary earned the #1 ranking among Minnesota public elementary schools.
Additional highlights from the 2025 rankings include:
- Our three middle schools were ranked #1, #2 and #3 among public middle schools in the state of Minnesota.
- Five of our elementary schools were listed in the top 10 public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Niche’s methodology combines a rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality and public school district ratings. Read more about Niche and learn about other school rankings here.