The Roundabout

Thursday, October 8, 2025

October 09, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Welcome to your weekly Roundabout!

Woodbury schools are in the spotlight this week, with Math & Science Academy earning top honors — its middle and high schools ranked first and second in Minnesota by Niche.com.

We also have updates on the city’s Central Park project, where Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground has officially reopened after a brief delay, and on the roads, where, for once, there are no new detours to report.

Between school success stories, smoother commutes, and a little local pride, it’s a good week to call Woodbury home.

Editor: Chuck Nowlen
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A Math & Science Academy classroom photo obtained from the school's website and published with permission.

Math & Science Middle School, High School Ranked 1st, 2nd In Minnesota

by Chuck Nowlen | Editor | Published on Oct. 8, 2025

Woodbury Math And Science Academy’s middle school and high school rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in a new list of Minnesota’s 50 best public schools in each grade-level category.

Two other local schools – East Ridge High School and Woodbury Senior High School – also were among those ranked best in Minnesota by Niche.com, a 23-year-old reviews clearinghouse and resource guide for K-12 schools, colleges, and cities across the US.

East Ridge was ranked 26th best among public high school in Minnesota, followed by Woodbury Senior High at No. 27.

 

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More From Schools

Here’s Where School Board Voters Can Find The Info They Need

by Beth-Ann Bloom | Staff Reporter

Early voting for the four open seats on the South Washington County School Board has already begun and will continue through Election Day, November 4. 

City & County

Central Park Indoor Playground Now Open After Delay

by Woodbury News Net Staff

City officials announced Monday that the $42.3 million Central Park project’s marquee Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground is now open after a six-day pause.

Road-Closure Update: No New Detours

by Woodbury News Net Staff

For the first time in months the city is not announcing any new road closures due to construction or repair. Even better, some routes have reopened.

Out & About

'Roofman' Charms As A Tragic Comedy About Living in a Toys ‘R’ Us

by Hunter Friesen | Movie Reviewer

How many McDonald’s do you think you’d have to rob to afford a nice house, birthday presents for your kids, and a tidy nest egg for the future?

Luckily, you don’t have to answer that, because Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) already made that calculation for us…

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