Can I use Scott County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Scott County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Scott County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Scott County?

Start with the 57 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Scott County Schools & Education

Name: Scott County, Minnesota Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Scott County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,594

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#57

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Scott County

Measured School Summary

Scott County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.4%.

Funding Context

At $7,594 per pupil, Scott County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Scott County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

57 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

88.4%

1.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,594

$869 below the state average

School coverage

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Scott County has 57 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Scott County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Scott County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#57

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

8,741 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 3Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

7,867 students

Elementary 7Middle 3High 4Other 0

14 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

4,146 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 4Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,845 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Scott County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Scott County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Scott County, Minnesota

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large and Growing Suburban Network

Scott County boasts a massive education infrastructure with 57 public schools and 7 districts serving 26,259 students. This diverse landscape includes 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 18 high schools. The county also features 12 alternative schools and 8 special education facilities to meet varied student needs.

The Powerhouses of Prior Lake and Shakopee

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Shakopee Public Schools are the largest districts, enrolling 8,741 and 7,867 students respectively. Together, these two districts manage 26 schools and provide the bulk of the county's educational services. Two charter schools also operate in the county, providing alternative public options for local families.

Suburban Living with Large-Scale Schools

Most students attend schools in suburban (36) or town (17) locales, with an average school size of 477 students. Prior Lake High School is a major hub with 2,857 students, representing one of the largest facilities in the state. This environment offers students diverse academic tracks and extensive athletic and arts programs.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Scott County

Reported Enrollment

26,259

57 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25

Middle8

High18

Other6

7 School Districts in Scott County

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,845 students

BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools

1,549 students

ASPEN ACADEMY

1 school

647 students

Aspire Academy Charter School

1 school

70 students

57 Public Schools in Scott County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Scott County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS	SAVAGE, 55378Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,857
Shakopee High School	Profile	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,770
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School	Profile	PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS	PRIOR LAKE, 55372Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,987
NEW PRAGUE SENIOR HIGH	Profile	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS	NEW PRAGUE, 56071Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,343
NEW PRAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS	NEW PRAGUE, 56071Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	937
Shakopee West Middle School	Record	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	895
Shakopee East Middle School	Record	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	796
JACKSON ELEMENTARY	Record	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	749
ASPEN ACADEMY	Record	ASPEN ACADEMY	SAVAGE, 55378Suburb: Large	KG–8	Charter	647
EAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	643
JORDAN ELEMENTARY	Record	JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	JORDAN, 55352Town: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	632
SWEENEY ELEMENTARY	Record	SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHAKOPEE, 55379Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	630
Jordan High School	Record	JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	JORDAN, 55352Town: Fringe	8–12	High	619
RAVEN STREAM ELEMENTARY	Record	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS	NEW PRAGUE, 56071Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	611
REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS	SAVAGE, 55378Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	597
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School	Record	PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS	SAVAGE, 55378Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	586
HARRIET BISHOP ELEMENTARY	Record	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	SAVAGE, 55378Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	581
EAGLE VIEW	Record	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS	ELKO NEW MARKET, 55020Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	577
FALCON RIDGE	Record	NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS	NEW PRAGUE, 56071Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	554
JORDAN MIDDLE	Record	JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	JORDAN, 55352Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	553

PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

SAVAGE, 55378 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,857 students

Shakopee High School

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,770 students

Prior Lake-Savage Middle School

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

PRIOR LAKE, 55372 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,987 students

NEW PRAGUE SENIOR HIGH

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

NEW PRAGUE, 56071 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,343 students

NEW PRAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

NEW PRAGUE, 56071 / Town: Distant

Profile6–8Middle937 students

Shakopee West Middle School

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle895 students

Shakopee East Middle School

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle796 students

JACKSON ELEMENTARY

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary749 students

ASPEN ACADEMY

SAVAGE, 55378 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–8Charter647 students

EAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary643 students

JORDAN ELEMENTARY

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JORDAN, 55352 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary632 students

SWEENEY ELEMENTARY

SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHAKOPEE, 55379 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary630 students

Jordan High School

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JORDAN, 55352 / Town: Fringe

Record8–12High619 students

RAVEN STREAM ELEMENTARY

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

NEW PRAGUE, 56071 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary611 students

REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

SAVAGE, 55378 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary597 students

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

SAVAGE, 55378 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary586 students

HARRIET BISHOP ELEMENTARY

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

SAVAGE, 55378 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary581 students

EAGLE VIEW

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

ELKO NEW MARKET, 55020 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary577 students

FALCON RIDGE

NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS

NEW PRAGUE, 56071 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary554 students

JORDAN MIDDLE

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

JORDAN, 55352 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle553 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,594

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Scott County?

Scott County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Scott County?

The high school graduation rate in Scott County is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Scott County spend per student?

Scott County spends $7,594 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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