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Best Scott County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Swmetro Rvec Level 4
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8117
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Campus
Special Education School
405 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Online
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online Middle School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 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
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%

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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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