Elementary Schools in Westonka Public School District

The Westonka Public School District in Minnesota is home to two exceptional elementary schools: Hilltop Primary School and Shirley Hills Primary School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with Hilltop Primary School ranking 13th and Shirley Hills Primary School ranking 12th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, both Hilltop Primary School and Shirley Hills Primary School significantly outperform the Westonka Public School District and the state of Minnesota averages in both math and reading on the MCA-III assessments. The schools have maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. Additionally, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Hilltop Primary School at 14.9 and Shirley Hills Primary School at 13.5, suggesting a personalized learning environment for their students.

While the student populations of both schools are predominantly White, they do have some diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. The relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, 15.24% at Hilltop Primary School and 23.69% at Shirley Hills Primary School, suggest that the Westonka Public School District serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to the schools' high academic performance.