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Best Scott County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 2,906 students in Scott County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, MN are Jeffers Pond Elementary School, Raven Stream Elementary School and Eagle View. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13875 Glendale Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2402
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Central Education School Readiness
410 Central Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1674
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Chatfield Elementary School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Ecse
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Gr: PK | 116 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood School
5304 Westwood Dr Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0905
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Early Childhood
Special Education School
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4336
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Pearson Vpk
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 84%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, MN include Jeffers Pond Elementary School, Raven Stream Elementary School and Eagle View.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
11 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scott County include: Hidden Valley Elementary School vs. Harriet Bishop Elementary School

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