For most relocating buyers, schools are the #1 factor in choosing a suburb. Here's an honest, opinion-based read on every major Twin Cities school district, plus where to find current graduation rates and test data — not marketing copy, but real information you can act on.
These profiles reflect the district as a whole — always research specific schools in your target neighborhood before making a decision. For current graduation rates, test scores, and rankings, see the Minnesota Dept. of Education Report Card. Want a personalized school recommendation? Book a free call with Demyan.
| School District | Towns Served | Region |
|---|---|---|
| ISD 273 – Edina | Edina | Close-In |
| ISD 276 – Minnetonka | Minnetonka, Deephaven, Excelsior | West Metro |
| ISD 272 – Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie | Southwest Metro |
| ISD 278 – Orono | Orono, Minnetrista, Long Lake, Spring Park | West Metro |
| ISD 284 – Wayzata | Plymouth, Wayzata, Orono (partial) | West Metro |
| ISD 194 – Lakeville | Lakeville | South Metro |
| ISD 621 – Mounds View | Shoreview, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Mounds View | North Metro |
| ISD 833 – So. Washington Co. | Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park | East Metro |
| ISD 112 – Eastern Carver Co. | Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Carver | West Metro |
| ISD 719 – Prior Lake-Savage | Prior Lake, Savage | Southwest Metro |
| ISD 834 – Stillwater Area | Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Afton, Bayport | East Metro |
| ISD 196 – Rosemount-AV-Eagan | Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Burnsville (partial) | South Metro |
| ISD 624 – White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi (partial), Hugo (partial) | North Metro |
| ISD 279 – Osseo (Maple Grove) | Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Corcoran | Northwest Metro |
| ISD 11 – Anoka-Hennepin | Blaine, Champlin, Andover, Anoka, Ramsey, Brooklyn Park (partial) | Northwest/North Metro |
For current graduation rates, test scores, and district rankings, see the Minnesota Dept. of Education Report Card.
Most buyers head straight to Edina or Eden Prairie because "everyone" says the schools are best. And they are — but they're paying a $150,000+ premium in real estate for it.
The hidden gem? ISD 621 (Mounds View Schools) in Shoreview performs nearly identically to the top western suburbs in academic outcomes — at $100-150K less per home. I point this out to every school-focused family I work with.
Similarly, ISD 833 in Woodbury and ISD 112 in Chanhassen/Chaska are genuinely excellent districts that cost significantly less than their west-metro peers with comparable ratings.
The right question isn't "which district is best?" — it's "which excellent district gives us the best value for our real estate dollar?" Let's find that answer together.
ISD 621 (Shoreview) — Top-tier academics at $375K median. Arguably the best school value in the entire metro.
Let me match you to the right district for your kids and your budget. Book a free call and we'll figure it out together in 30 minutes.