For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 8,423 students in Shakopee, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 770 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Shakopee, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Shakopee, MN are Jackson Elementary School, Eagle Creek Elementary School and Sun Path Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shakopee, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Shakopee have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shakopee, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Rank: #1313.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1414.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Grades: PK-7
| 70 students
Rank: #1616.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1010 W 6th Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-4481
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online Elementary School
Magnet School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online High School
Magnet School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online Middle School
Magnet School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
800 8th St Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Online Learning
Magnet School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Seat Based
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Shakopee Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 11-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca-transitions
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 East Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tokata Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Shakopee, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Grades: 6
| 641 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
Sw Metro Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Sw Metro Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Sw Metro Intermediate 288 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Road S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8102
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8102
Grades: 3-11
| n/a students
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Sw Metro Seat Based High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sw Metro Shakopee Spec Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shakopee, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Shakopee, MN include Jackson Elementary School, Eagle Creek Elementary School and Sun Path Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shakopee?
32 public schools are located in Shakopee.
What percentage of students in Shakopee go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Shakopee are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee?
Shakopee public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shakopee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shakopee include: Shakopee East Middle School vs. Shakopee West Middle School, Shakopee West Middle School vs. Shakopee East Middle School, Sweeney Elementary School vs. Red Oak Elementary School
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