Top Rankings
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,777 students in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
8,777 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
74%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,987
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,871
$18,580
Best Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffers Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood
(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
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5370 Westwood Dr
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Five Hawks Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16620 Five Hawks Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
(Math: 55% | 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
| 1,996 students
Rank: #99.
Prior Lake High School
(Math: 46% | 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
| 2,854 students
Rank: #1010.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative 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
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Ecse
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,777 students.
What is the rank of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District is ranked #41 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
74% of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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