Why Westonka? It's the Best of Both Worlds!

  • Westonka offers lower class sizes and individual attention along with a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities and a full portfolio of honors and college-level courses. Our passion for innovation and academic excellence means our graduates leave prepared for college and success in the 21st century. Learn why Westonka is the district of choice for so many families in the western suburbs.

Fast Facts

  • Our Schools

    The Westonka School District serves approximately 2,300 students, grades preK-12:

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  • 'Best in State' MCA Performance

    Westonka students, from the primary schools to the high school, scored in the Top 5 districts in the state on 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS). Overall, Westonka had the third highest percent proficient in reading (75%), the third highest percent proficient in math (74%) and the fourth highest percent proficient in science (64%) in the state of districts testing at least 100 students in a grade level in 2024.

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  • SchoolDigger SchoolDigger Top School Districts

    Westonka Public Schools is ranked 5th out of 463 Minnesota districts (and 1st among traditional public school districts) by SchoolDigger and has a 5-star overall rating.

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  • 2025 badgeNiche Best School Districts

    Westonka Public Schools ranks 17th in the state in the 2025 Niche.com Best School Districts ranking.

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  • best middle school badgeU.S. News & World Report 'Best Middle Schools'

    Grandview Middle School ranks as the 7th "Best Middle School" in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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  • 32nd Best High SchoolU.S. News & World Report 'Best High Schools'

    MWHS ranks as the 32nd "Best High School" in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report for 2024.

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  • Blue Ribbon National Blue Ribbon Primary Schools

    Both of Westonka's primary schools have been awarded National Blue Ribbon Awards by the U.S. Department of Education for "exemplary education."

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  • MDE logoMDE School Finance Award

    Westonka Public Schools received the 2024 School Finance Award from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), which recognizes school organizations for sound financial management policies and procedures.

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  • Bulman Teacher Home of 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Corey Bulman

    Mound Westonka High School English teacher Corey Bulman was named 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

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Contacts

  • District Office
    Email Us
    (952) 491-8000
    Office Hours:
    7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Superintendent
    Kevin Borg, Superintendent
    (952) 491-8001

    Westonka Preschool
    Sarah Grimm, Coordinator
    (952) 491-8580
    School Hours:
    8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Hilltop Primary School
    Michael Moch, Principal
    (952) 491-8501
    School Hours:
    9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

    Shirley Hills Primary School
    Scott Eidsness, Principal
    (952) 491-8401
    School Hours:
    9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

    Grandview Middle School
    Christine Keeley-Zachow, Principal
    (952) 491-8301
    School Hours:
    8:10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

    Mound Westonka High School
    Jolene Herfel, Principal
    (952) 491-8101
    School Hours:
    8:20 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.