Welcome to Westonka
Small School Advantages.
Big School Opportunities.
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.
2025-26 Enrollment Now Open!
Upcoming Enrollment Events
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Hilltop Primary School Kindergarten Information Night
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Hilltop Primary School
5700 Game Farm Road, Minnetrista
You and your child can choose one of the small group sessions at Hilltop: 4:30-6:00 p.m. or 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Shirley Hills Primary School Kindergarten Information Night
Tuesday, January 14
Shirley Hills Primary School
2450 Wilshire Road, Mound
Register for a self-guided treasure hunt of Shirley Hills. Choose a time slot between 4:15 and 7:15 p.m.
Kindergarten at Westonka
At Westonka, we encourage creativity, instill a love for exploration and discovery, and inspire a lifelong passion for learning, setting the foundation for success in each child's educational journey.
Which school will my child attend?
Westonka Public Schools has two neighborhood primary schools for grades K-4: Hilltop Primary and Shirley Hills Primary. To find out which school your child will attend, view a map of our district boundaries or call the district office at (952) 491-8007.
Questions about Westonka Kindergarten? Would you like a tour?
Our school principals welcome you and your questions:
Michael Moch, Principal
Hilltop Primary School
(952) 491-8500
Scott Eidsness, Principal
Shirley Hills Primary School
(952) 491-8400
Enroll Online for the 2025-26 School Year
Westonka Public Schools K-12 online enrollment opens Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 for the 2025-26 school year. New Westonka families are invited to enroll using the New Students Enrollment Portal. Existing Westonka families can enroll another child in Skyward Family Access.
Live outside Westonka School District boundaries?
A growing number of families join the Westonka district through open enrollment. Open enrollment is by application only; the deadline for applying for open enrollment every year is January 15. There is no tuition charged for open enrollment and transportation is available to some neighborhoods outside the district. If you’d like to enroll, please use the New Student Enrollment Portal.
If you have questions about enrollment, please call or email the school:
For Mound Westonka High School (grades 8-12), please contact Erin Heier at (952) 491-8115
For Grandview Middle School (grades 5-7), please contact Melissa Murphy (952) 491-8309
For Hilltop Primary School (grades K-4), please contact Julie Hadden (952) 491-8509
For Shirley Hills Primary School (grades K-4), please contact Leslie Smith (952) 491-8405
Adventure Club Child Care
Adventure Club, Westonka’s leading before and after-school care program for children in kindergarten through 4th grade, offers optional supervised care before and/or after school.
Adventure Club offers a safe, nurturing environment staffed by educated and experienced professionals.
Why Westonka?
A Top School District in Minnesota
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#1 Traditional Public School District
Westonka Public Schools is ranked 1st among traditional public school districts by SchoolDigger and has a 5-star overall rating
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Top-in-State Test Scores
Westonka scored in the Top 5 districts in the state on the 2024 standardized assessments. Overall, Westonka students were #3 in the state in reading, #3 in the state in math, and #4 in the state in science.
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Overall District Grade
Westonka is a 2025 Niche Best Schools Winner. Niche.com ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents
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Strong Student to Teacher Ratios
The average kindergarten class at Westonka for the 2023-24 was 21.25 students to 1 teacher
National Blue Ribbon Primary Schools
Hilltop and Shirley Hills Primary Schools
Westonka Public Schools is home to two National Blue Ribbon primary schools, Hilltop and Shirley Hills, each serving over 400 students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Our talented and caring teachers and staff are committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds blossom.
A Top Ranked Middle School
Grandview Middle School ranks as the #10 middle school in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Grandview students earned top-in-state scores on 2024 state standardized assessments.
In addition to being challenged academically, Grandview students are encouraged to explore and understand their unique gifts, skills and passions.
A High School That is Consistently Named One of Minnesota’s Best
U.S. News & World Report and Niche consistently rank Mound 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
Complete High School Redesign
High school renovations will improve learning spaces, expand vocational options, increase building safety and functionality, and build community pride through:
Redesigned building entrances to improve security and functionality both during and after school
Enlarged classrooms that allow for more collaborative work and flexible learning spaces, plus more appropriate space for mental health services
More space in heavily used and currently overflowing areas (cafeteria, weight training, parking)
Activities spaces that are high quality, forward-looking, and able to accommodate growth while instilling student 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. Increasing vocational options will:
Allow students to gain career-ready skills
Provide more career opportunities for students
Provide a trained workforce for local businesses
Contact Westonka Public Schools.
Contact our Superintendent’s Office with questions about the district and enrolling.
Welcome to District 277!
