Where Dreams Take Flight

At Westonka, Your Child is Not a Number

Westonka’s primary schools are models of academic achievement, fueled by innovative teaching practices and a dedicated community of educators, students and parents.

Our schools are small, so they really do feel like family. We know every child by name and make it our goal to help each child be successful—that starts with your child.

2027-2028 enrollment opens in November.

Small School Advantages.
Big School Opportunities.

Learn More about Westonka

K-12 Prospective Family Night

Tuesday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Westonka Middle School

Join us for an evening designed for prospective families to learn more about our schools, meet district leaders, and discover what makes Westonka a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. Dinner and free childcare are included.

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Kindergarten Outdoor Reading Cafe

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2027-2028 School Year

Enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year will open in November 2026. If you are considering Westonka for your child, we’d love to help you learn more about our schools and what to expect from the enrollment process.

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Why Westonka?

#1 Traditional Public School District
#1 in State for Reading & Math
97.7% Graduation Rate
Small Class Sizes
Blue Ribbon Award
95% Resident Approval Rating
America's Healthiest Schools
Lowest School Property Taxes in Hennepin County

One Westonka Family. Every Stage.

Explore opportunities for every child in your family, from early childhood through high school.

Wherever your child is starting, your family's Westonka journey spans every stage. Explore learning opportunities, programs, and resources for every child in your family, from our youngest learners through high school.

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Enrichment Opportunities

Athletics & Activities

Westonka Primary School students have many opportunities to stay active, build skills, and have fun through the Westonka Activities Department, which offers 33 varsity sports and a wide range of competitive activities and clubs.
Performing Arts & Theatre

From concerts and theatre productions to hands-on opportunities behind the scenes, Westonka’s performing arts programs give students meaningful ways to build confidence, creativity and collaboration.
Robotics

Through Tonkabots, Westonka High School’s competitive Robotics team, students bring science, technology, engineering and math to life. Team members work together to design, build and program robots for competition while building real-world problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills.
Youth Spanish Program

Westonka Community Education's Youth Spanish Program offers immersive before- and after-school Spanish classes for grades K–7, led by native-level speaking instructors using hands-on, project-based learning.
Continental Math League

Continental Math League is designed to maximize student opportunities to develop problem-solving skills during regular class time. Top-scoring students in each grade are recognized with awards, ribbons, and medals at the year's end.
Stemlink

Stemlink allows students kids in grades 5-7 to explore STEM careers in labs and classrooms at local college campuses. Students attend a keynote and three breakout sessions led by STEM faculty and professionals.
Wolf Ridge

Each year, Westonka fourth graders celebrate their rite of passage into middle school at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
Three Rivers Parks Naturalist program

Hilltop and Shirley Hills partner with Three Rivers Park District to provide environmental education to students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Students apply hands-on skills to standards they have learned and developed through their science curriculum.
Gifted and Talented Education Services (GATES)

GATES supports Westonka students who are ready for an extra academic challenge throughout their elementary school years. The program offers enrichment opportunities and accelerated math and reading pathways, with advanced coursework continuing at Westonka Middle School.
DECA

Through DECA, Westonka students explore the world of business, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning and competition. Students build confidence in communication, leadership and problem-solving while applying classroom learning to real-world business scenarios.

A High School That is Consistently Named One of Minnesota’s Best

Westonka High School

U.S. News & World Report and Niche consistently rank Westonka High School as one of Minnesota’s best high schools.

With a diverse range of offerings – from Advanced Placement courses to award-winning arts and competitive athletics programs – Westonka tailors learning experiences to match student interests and abilities.

Exciting Things Ahead at Westonka

Modern Spaces Built for Westonka Learners

$93.4 Million Bond Referendum

Funding upgraded classrooms, learning environments, and school facilities across the district.

From the incredible support of our community, Westonka is investing in spaces that match the quality of education happening inside them.

For families entering kindergarten today, these improvements will unfold throughout your child's journey, creating enhanced learning environments, updated facilities, and expanded opportunities along the way.

Complete High School Redesign

High school renovations will improve safety, expand learning opportunities, and create more space where students need it most, while enhancing facilities that support growth, collaboration, and community pride.
Expanded Vocational Programming

Westonka is expanding high school vocational options to include machining and nursing/emergency response programs, along with a carpentry extension to our current woods program.
New Activity Spaces

Activity space improvements expand opportunities with a new high school stadium and 12 tennis courts supporting athletics, program growth, community use, and outdoor recreation.
Middle School Redesign

Westonka Middle School renovations improve safety while creating more room for students to learn, collaborate, and grow through redesigned spaces that support flexible learning and community pride.
Primary School Improvements

Primary school improvements enhance safety and refresh key learning spaces at Hilltop and Shirley Hills, with updated media centers and building upgrades that support creativity, comfort, and functionality.
Safety & Security

Safety and security is a top priority of the Westonka School Board and district. All schools now have secure main entrances, lockdown capacity, intrusion resistant glass, door alerts and notification lights.

View the bond project updates

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We’d love to learn more about your family and help you explore the right fit at Westonka. Complete the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch soon.