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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Scott County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 26,874 students in Scott County, MN (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,399 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffers Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14800 Jeffers Pass Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5370 Westwood Dr
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6601 Connelly Pkwy
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Raven Stream Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 11th Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Eagle View
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25600 Nevada Ave
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 758-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Falcon Ridge
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Columbus Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 Lustiano Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15200 Hampshire Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8000
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
New Prague Senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
221 12th St Ne
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
New Prague Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Central Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 157th St
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0000
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Five Hawks Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16620 Five Hawks Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Jordan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 3-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6855 Woodward Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Sun Path Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Jordan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Gr: PK-4 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Sweeney Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Adams St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Prior Lake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7575 150th St W
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7700 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3333.
Shakopee East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1137 Marschall Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Shakopee West Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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