For the 2025 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 56% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Community Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 Central Ave North
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1733
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Lydia Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
20560 Langford Way
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
4819 W 126th St
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3200
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mrvsec Ebd Setting 4 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-8461
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
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
Grades: 2-6
| 9 students
Mrvsecglendale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Mrvsecgrainwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
100 Hope Avenue
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Mrvsecoakridge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 8-12
| 27 students
Mrvsecwestwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
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
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Grades: 1-6
| 638 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Grades: 6
| 641 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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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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