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Best Public High Schools in Shakopee, MN (2026)
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Best Shakopee Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 3,259 students in Shakopee, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shakopee, MN are Swmetro Prairie Care, Shakopee High School and Swmetro Reflections. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shakopee, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Shakopee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Shakopee, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shakopee High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Shakopee, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Shakopee High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Gr: 9-12 | 2,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Tokata Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee
Alternative School
1010 W 6th Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online High School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
Special Education School
800 8th St Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Credit Recovery
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8050
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions
Special Education School
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 11-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca-transitions
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro288 Elevate Online
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8027
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Tokata Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shakopee, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shakopee, MN include Swmetro Prairie Care, Shakopee High School and Swmetro Reflections.
How many public high schools are located in Shakopee?
19 public high schools are located in Shakopee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee?
Shakopee public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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