| 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 | 4 |
| 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 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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