| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia Public School District | Cologne | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4,045 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Eastern Carver County Public Schools | Carver | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 9,320 | 23 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Watertown-Mayer Public School District | Mayer | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1,506 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Central Public School District | Hamburg | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 919 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Carver County compares
Together they enroll 15,790 students across 40 schools. The largest is Eastern Carver County Public Schools with 9,320 students. Districts here average 9.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carver County is Waconia Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carver County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Carver County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carver County, MN?
Of the districts serving Carver County, Waconia Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.