The City of Afton, Minnesota is situated about fifteen miles east of St. Paul and stretches along the eastern border of Washington County, and the state of Minnesota. The city covers around 25.5 square miles of land and contains a variety of diversified, landscape including agricultural, residential and commercial districts. 2,800 residents relish Afton’s exceptional, rural qualities…. Read more »

The City of St. Paul Park, Minnesota is located within the South Washington County School District, which also serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport, Woodbury, Afton, Denmark, and Grey Cloud Island Township. The 84 square mile District 833 has a population of approximately 94,000, 17,600 of which attend schools within the district. Within St…. Read more »

The city of St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is located east of St. Paul along the eastern border of Washington County. One of several small, river towns located along the St. Croix, St. Mary’s Point is home to a closely-knit community. Encompassing a land area of just 0.39 square miles and home to around 400 residents,… Read more »

St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is a small city in Washington County. Nestled between Afton and Lake St. Croix Beach, the city of St. Mary’s Point is home to about 370 residents. Situated on 0.39 square miles along the St. Croix River, the community of St. Mary’s Point is a beautiful, small town with many amenities… Read more »

St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is a quiet, residential community with history linked to some of Minnesota’s earliest settlers. By 1837, various French-Canadian families had settled in the St. Mary’s Point area. Farming was the primary occupation of many in the area. In about 1844, Paul Carli moved to St. Mary’s Point from Stillwater to open… Read more »

The City of St. Mary’s Point is a part of Stillwater Area Public Schools. Independent School District 834 spans 30 miles along the St. Croix River, serving 18 communities. Today, the district serves about 8,800 students in grades K-12. Stillwater Area Public Schools is home to ten elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one… Read more »

Because of its small size, St. Mary’s Point does not have many outdoor opportunities within the city. However, residents take advantage of amenities in neighboring cities, including Afton. One major outdoor opportunity for residents is Afton State Park, just minutes from St. Mary’s Point. The 1,620-acre park was established in 1969. There are deep ravines,… Read more »

Students in the city of Newport are served by Independent School District 833 also known as South Washington County Schools. School District 833 serves students in Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton as well as Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. The school district has 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and… Read more »

The City of Marine on St. Croix is a part of Stillwater Area Public Schools. There are 18 communities within this 30 mile district, Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, part of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater… Read more »

The city of Lakeland is served by Stillwater Public Schools and Independent School District 834. Stillwater Public Schools looks to ensure the needs of each student are met through continually improving and setting high expectations and standards. School District 834 serves 8,300 students and has over 1,000 employees. Stillwater Public Schools has 10 elementary schools,… Read more »

The community of Lake Saint Croix Beach is served by Stillwater Area Public Schools. With the slogan “we learn not for school but for life”, School District 834 serves 8,800 students in 14 different schools. While there are no schools within Lake St. Croix Beach, there is an abundance of educational options in nearby cities…. Read more »

The city of Lake Elmo is served by the Stillwater Public Schools and Independent School District 834. Stillwater Public Schools looks to ensure the needs of each student are met through continually improving and setting high expectations and standards. School District 834 serves 8,300 students and has over 1,000 employees. Stillwater Public Schools has 10… Read more »

Cottage Grove is part of the South Washington County School District, which is Independent School District 833. Within the school district, 17,700 students are served through 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 15 elementary schools. The City of Cottage Grove is home to two high schools, a middle school, and six elementary schools. Each… Read more »

The City of Bayport, Minnesota is a historic city on the St. Croix River located 20 miles east of St. Paul. The community of Bayport is home to 3,653 residents, over 850 households, and 500 families. Located between the cities of Afton and Stillwater, Bayport is known for its scenic landscape overlooking the river. Bayport… Read more »

The city of Stillwater, Minnesota is home to its own school district. Stillwater Area Public Schools (Independent School District #834) serve students in grades K-12 living in the cities of Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, a portion of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Oak… Read more »

The city of St. Mary’s Point, Minnesota is located east of St. Paul along the eastern border of Washington County. One of several small, river towns located along the St. Croix, St. Mary’s Point is home to a closely-knit community. Encompassing a land area of just 0.39 square miles and home to around 400 residents,… Read more »

The city of Lakeland Shores, Minnesota is a tiny city located east of St. Paul and on the eastern border of Washington County. With an area of only 0.73 square miles, and a population of around 300, The city can be easily confused with or assimilated into its nearby neighboring cities of Lakeland, Afton, and… Read more »

Situated along the St. Croix River, near the cities of Afton and Stillwater, and bordering the state of Wisconsin, Bayport, Minnesota is well renowned for its peaceful river views and wonderful, small town atmosphere. Residents at Bayport are provided with many ways of exploring and hiking around river valley. Active residents love swimming and boating… Read more »