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Best Carver County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 4,503 students in Carver County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN are Cologne Academy, Waconia Middle School and Chaska Middle School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carver County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Waconia Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Chaska Middle School East
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Chaska Middle School West
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Engler Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1085 Pioneer Trail East
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Gr: 1-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Middle School
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Seat-based
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eccs Middle School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Chaska Level 4
Special Education School
401 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8077
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro East Union Level 4
Special Education School
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro New Beginnings Alc
Alternative School
303 E 6th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8213
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN include Cologne Academy, Waconia Middle School and Chaska Middle School East.
How many public middle schools are located in Carver County?
13 public middle schools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?

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