For the 2025 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 26,874 students in Scott County, MN (there are , serving 2,221 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 46%), 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Raven Stream Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Eagle View
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Falcon Ridge
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Lustiano Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
New Prague Senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 12th St Ne
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
New Prague Middle School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Aspen Academy
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
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Jordan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: 3-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,996 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6855 Woodward Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Sun Path Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Jordan High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Sweeney Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Adams St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2525.
Red Oak Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Shakopee High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Gr: 9-12 | 2,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Tokata Learning Center
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3333.
Shakopee East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Marschall Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3535.
Shakopee West Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12
Community Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 Central Ave North
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Gr: K-5
Lydia Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
20560 Langford Way
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Mrvsec Ebd Setting 4 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: 2-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mrvsecglendale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK-12
Mrvsecgrainwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
100 Hope Avenue
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Mrvsecoakridge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 8-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mrvsecwestwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Gr: 1-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Gr: 6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
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
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 7
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12
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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?
72 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (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, Shakopee West Middle School vs. Shakopee East Middle School
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