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About Us

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is the sixth-largest school district in Minnesota serving about 18,700 students.

SoWashCo Schools encompasses seven cities within an area of 84 square miles, with a population of approximately 98,100 people.

collage of students

 

Communities Served

  • Afton
  • Cottage Grove
  • Denmark
  • Grey Cloud Island
  • Newport
  • St. Paul Park
  • Woodbury
District Map of SoWashCo Schools

Schools and Programs

SoWashCo Schools - Breakdown of schools
  • 16 elementary schools serve students in grades K-5
  • middle schools serve students in grades 6-8
  • 3 comprehensive high schools serve the district's students in grades 9-12
  • 2 non-traditional high schools
  • Early learning programs for ages birth to 5
  • Adult diploma programs

District Demographics

Over the last 20 years, the demographics of SoWashCo Schools have changed. Currently, 37% of our students identify as a race other than white. 

SoWashCo Schools Demographics 2023

Departments

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