| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools | Prior Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 8,788 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Prague Area Schools | Elko New Market | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,146 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jordan Public School District | Jordan | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,845 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belle Plaine Public School District | Belle Plaine | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,549 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shakopee Public School District | Shakopee | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 7,867 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Scott County compares
Together they enroll 24,195 students across 47 schools. The largest is Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools with 8,788 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Scott County is Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (9/10). 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 Scott County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Scott 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 Scott County, MN?
Of the districts serving Scott County, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.