For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 803 students in Scott County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN are Aspen Academy and Aspire Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
Central Family Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Holmes St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Gr: PK-12
Community Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 Central Ave North
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
Gr: K-12
Csec Alc C Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
792 Canterburry Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Gr: K-5
Lydia Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
20560 Langford Way
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Mrvsec Ebd Setting 4 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mrvsecbelle Plaine Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
220 Market Street S
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK | 16 students
Mrvsecebd Setting 3 High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Gr: 9-12
Mrvseced Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
415 4th Avenue Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Mrvsecfive Hawks Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 2-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mrvsecglendale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK-12
Mrvsecgrainwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
100 Hope Avenue
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Mrvsechidden Oaks Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students
Mrvsecitinerant Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Gr: PK
Mrvsecjordan Middle Special Ed. Middle School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
500 Sunset Drive
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mrvseclifeskills High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1150 Shakopee Town Square Mall
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Mrvsecnew Prague High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave S
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mrvsecnew Prague Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave S.
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Mrvsecnew Prague Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave. S.
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Mrvsecoakridge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Mrvsecponds Edge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK | 2 students
Mrvsecprior Lake Hisg School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 8-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mrvsecwestwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
New Prague Primary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Lexington Ave. S
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Northgate Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
15875 Franklin Trail
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Gr: 1-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Passageways High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Gr: 6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Prior Lake Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Prior Lake-savage Ecse (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Gr: PK
Shakopee Junior Alc Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 7
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN include Aspen Academy and Aspire Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Scott County?
3 public charter schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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