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.
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 2026-27 School Year
Westonka Public Schools K-12 online enrollment opens in November for the 2026-27 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 Westonka High School (grades 8-12), please contact Erin Heier at (952) 491-8115
For Westonka 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 earned the #1 ranking among traditional public school districts in both 2024 and 2025 from SchoolDigger, with a 5-star overall rating.
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#1 in State for Reading & Math
Westonka had the highest percent proficient in math AND reading in Minnesota of districts testing at least 100 students in a grade level on 2025 standardized assessments
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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 19 students to 1 teacher
Westonka Highlights
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The Westonka Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of programming for the community. The 611-seat theater has an orchestra pit, vibrant public lobby with gallery/display space and all the bells and whistles of a professional theater.
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Westonka’s robotics team, the Tonkabots, won the 2024 Minnesota state robotics championship and has advanced to Worlds the past two years.
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Westonka’s stage productions are routinely recognized by the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Program.
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Westonka has the lowest total school property taxes in Hennepin County
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National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation named Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools and Westonka High School among America’s Healthiest Schools for 2025. Hilltop and Shirley Hills were awarded in the “Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning” category, while Westonka High School was recognized for “Supporting School Health Services.”
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Westonka Public Schools received the 2024 School Finance Award from the Minnesota Department of Education, which recognizes school organizations for sound financial management policies and procedures.
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Westonka High School (formerly Mound Westonka High School) ranks as the #10 traditional public high school in Minnesota and #18 overall on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best High Schools" List.
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Westonka achieved an impressive 97.4% graduation rate in 2024–far surpassing the Minnesota state average of 84.2% and outpacing neighboring districts.
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Over 20% of the Westonka High School student body in grades 9-12 went to State in DECA in 2025. The school sent a record-breaking 49 students to the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC)—one of the premier competitions for high school business and marketing students around the world.
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.
#7 'Best Middle School'
Westonka Middle School
Westonka Middle School (formerly Grandview Middle School) ranks as the seventh "Best Middle School" in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Westonka Middle School students consistently rank among the best in the state on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.
In addition to being challenged academically, Westonka Middle School 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
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
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!
