Schools & Families in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove's education picture runs through South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), a real, large district whose own Park High School serves the city's growing family population.
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Learn moreA real, large regional school district
South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) served approximately 19,360 students across 29 schools as of the 2023-2024 school year -- also serving Newport, St. Paul Park, Afton, Denmark, and Grey Cloud Island Townships alongside Cottage Grove.
Park High School serves Cottage Grove directly
Park High School is the real, named high school serving Cottage Grove within South Washington County Schools.
A solid but slightly-below-expectations SchoolGrade
Schools in Cottage Grove averaged a Niche-aggregated SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus a 52% projected benchmark -- a real, disclosed finding that schools run slightly below projected expectations even at a solidly above-average absolute grade.
Key takeaways
- South Washington County Schools (ISD 833) serves Cottage Grove with approximately 19,360 students across 29 schools.
- Park High School is Cottage Grove's own named high school within the district.
- Schools averaged a Niche SchoolGrade of B, running slightly below projected proficiency expectations.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and rating data directly before relocating.
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