For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 26,520 students in Scott County, MN (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,270 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Scott County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, MN are Jeffers Pond Elementary School, La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffers Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14800 Jeffers Pass Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5370 Westwood Dr
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Connelly Pkwy
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Raven Stream Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 11th Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1500
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1500
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Falcon Ridge
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Columbus Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1600
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle View
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25600 Nevada Ave
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 758-6000
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 758-6000
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Hampshire Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8000
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8000
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Lustiano Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Grades: K-5
| 749 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 157th Street
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0000
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0000
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Aspen Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Grades: K-8
| 647 students
Rank: #1212.
New Prague Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Central Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1400
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6855 Woodward Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1414.
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,987 students
Rank: #1515.
Five Hawks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16620 Five Hawks Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Grades: 3-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1717.
Sun Path Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1818.
New Prague Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 12th St Ne
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1919.
Jordan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2020.
Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Grades: PK-4
| 632 students
Rank: #2121.
Sweeney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Adams St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #2222.
Jordan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 619 students
Rank: #2323.
Prior Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7575 150th St W
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,857 students
Rank: #2424.
Shakopee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Grades: 9-12
| 2,770 students
Rank: #2525.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2626.
Red Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Tokata Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #3131.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3232.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #3333.
Shakopee East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Marschall Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #3434.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #3535.
Shakopee West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
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Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Central Family Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Holmes St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Community Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 Central Ave North
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc C Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
792 Canterburry Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Lydia Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
20560 Langford Way
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
4819 W 126th St
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3200
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mrvsec Ebd Setting 4 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Mrvsecbelle Plaine Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
220 Market Street S
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Mrvsecebd Setting 3 High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mrvseced Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
415 4th Avenue Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Mrvsecfive Hawks Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 2-6
| 9 students
Mrvsecglendale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Mrvsecgrainwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
100 Hope Avenue
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mrvsechidden Oaks Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Mrvsecitinerant Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mrvsecjordan Middle Special Ed. Middle School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
500 Sunset Drive
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
Mrvseclifeskills High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1150 Shakopee Town Square Mall
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
Mrvsecnew Prague High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave S
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Mrvsecnew Prague Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave S.
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Mrvsecnew Prague Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave. S.
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Mrvsecoakridge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
Mrvsecponds Edge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Mrvsecprior Lake Hisg School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 8-12
| 27 students
Mrvsecwestwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
New Prague Primary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave. S
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Northgate Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
15875 Franklin Trail
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Grades: 1-6
| 638 students
Passageways High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Grades: 6
| 641 students
Prior Lake Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prior Lake-savage Ecse (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Shakopee Junior Alc Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, MN include Jeffers Pond Elementary School, La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
69 public schools are located in Scott County.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Shakopee East Middle School vs. Shakopee West Middle School, Shakopee High School vs. Prior Lake High School, Prior Lake High School vs. Shakopee High School
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