For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 891 students in Carver County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN are Cologne Academy, World Learner Charter School and Cologne Academy Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Carver County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Grades: 1-8
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Carver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anna Westin House Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
112067 Stone Creeek Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Carver Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Grades: 8-12
| 94 students
Carver County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carver-scott Educational Coop. (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Csec - Wt Center Based Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 East Fourth St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc C Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc Juvenile Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
Csec Alc Newlemont High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Csec Alc S Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc S Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc S Shak 720 High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc West Carver High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Csec Ascent Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Csec Haven High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Csec Special Ed West Carver (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Csec Special Ed. Spring Lake High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Csec Special Ed. Westonka High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Csec Targeted Services Shak 720 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Csec-ccj (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-6800
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-6800
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Prairiecare Chaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
111 Hundertmark Rd Suite 205n
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Scott Alc High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Scott County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Scy At Crosby Park (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Transition Program 18 To 21 High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Waconia Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN include Cologne Academy, World Learner Charter School and Cologne Academy Online.
How many public charter schools are located in Carver County?
3 public charter schools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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