Mound’s public schools outscore 95% of Minnesota districts
69% of students in Mound’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Mound, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mound’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 73% and math 69% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,358 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Grandview Middle School, then Mound Westonka High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of the Lake School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Mound’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Minnesota school districts, #13 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mound, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Mound
Shirley Hills Primary School
Grades K–4 · 447 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Mound
Shirley Hills Primary School
Grades K–4 · 447 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Mound
Shirley Hills Primary School
Grades K–4 · 447 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Mound
Shirley Hills Primary School
Grades K–4 · 447 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Mound
Shirley Hills Primary School
Grades K–4 · 447 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Mound
Mound Westonka High School
Grades 8–12 · 895 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Minnetrista
9th grade in Mound
Mound Westonka High School
Grades 8–12 · 895 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Minnetrista
10th grade in Mound
Mound Westonka High School
Grades 8–12 · 895 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Minnetrista
Mound’s public schools are run by Westonka Public School District, which also serves Minnetrista and Spring Park. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Mound vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Mound’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Mound | A+ | Westonka Public |
| Minnetrista | A | Westonka Public PK–12 · Watertown-Mayer Public PK–12 |
| Spring Park | A+ | Westonka Public |
| Orono | A+ | Orono Public |
| Shorewood | A+ | Minnetonka Public |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Westonka Public with Mound, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Mound
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Mound’s schools
Are Mound’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Mound children attend outscore 95% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #13 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Mound in?
Westonka Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,442 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
What is Mound’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Westonka Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Mound spend per student?
$15,358 in Westonka Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Mound?
Yes: Our Lady of the Lake School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 178 students).
Parents talk
What Mound families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Mound → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.