About the Neighborhood
Stillwater is a dynamic, growing community of over 18,000 residents nestled into the bluffs of the St. Croix River, one of America's protected Wild and Scenic Waterways. Located just 20 miles east of downtown St. Paul, our family-oriented community offers the advantages and conveniences of living near the Twin Cities metropolitan area plus the peacefulness and safety of small town Minnesota. Excellent schools and a wide variety of recreational opportunities add to the high quality of life here in the St. Croix Valley.
Stillwater Area Public Schools – Independent School District # 834 - has a long and proud tradition as does the entire St. Croix Valley community. Stillwater is recognized as the "Birth Place of Minnesota" and was home to the state's first schoolhouse, built in 1848, a year before Minnesota became a territory. Stillwater became the state’s first school district just two years later.
The district stretches 30 miles along the St. Croix River from Marine on St. Croix south to Afton, and covers approximately 150 square miles. The district encompasses 18 communities, including: 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 Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, West Lakeland Township, Withrow, and a portion of Woodbury.
Stillwater is consistently voted as "The Best Small Town in Minnesota."
