For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 7,413 students in Scott County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MN are New Prague Middle School, Aspen Academy and Jordan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Rank: #1111.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Campus
Special Education School
405 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 2-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Seat Based
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 middle schools in Scott County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MN include New Prague Middle School, Aspen Academy and Jordan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
26 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Shakopee East Middle School vs. Shakopee West Middle School, Shakopee West Middle School vs. Shakopee East Middle School, New Prague Middle School vs. Jordan Middle School
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