Top 5 Best Scott County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,410 students in Scott County, MN (there are 68 public schools, serving 26,691 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Scott County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN include Shakopee Area Catholic School, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and St. Michael Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
61% of private schools in Scott County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
215 Broadway St N
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2030
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo - At St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool all are welcome in our inclusive church and school community.
(Catholic)
12508 Lynn Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 890-6604
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
16280 Duluth Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School Photo - St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague, MN - South Entrance
(Catholic)
227 Main Street E
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-3133
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Shakopee Area Catholic School
Shakopee Area Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2700 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Living Hope Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8600 Horizon Dr
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 941-9047
Grades: PK-4
| 148 students
3150 Eagle Creek Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 402-0303
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Our Lady Of The Prairie School
(Catholic)
200 East Church Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6564
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Primrose School of Prior Lake and Savage
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7459 S Park Dr
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-4352
Grades: NS-K
| 4 students
Prior Lake Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5690 Credit River Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-7527
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Prior Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Prior Lake Savage KinderCare
Prior Lake Savage KinderCare Photo - Larger playground. For children 24months and older. We also have bikes, basketball hoop, tire swing and play house.
Daycare / Preschool
14014 Highway 13 South
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-2677
Grades: NS-PK
| students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo - Visit from the fire department!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5634 Luther Road SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2117
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Shakopee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8245 Crossings Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3778
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Shakopee Valley KinderCare
Shakopee Valley KinderCare Photo - Shakopee Valley KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Greenwood Ct.
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 403-6862
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Sonnet Montessori Inc
Montessori School
4637 Park Nicollet Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - The Jr. Choir is singing in the Trinity Song Service.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Woodpark Montessori - Savage
Woodpark Montessori - Savage Photo
Montessori School
5710 Loftus Lane
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 447-5437
Grades: PK-K
| students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN include Shakopee Area Catholic School, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Scott County, MN?
18 private schools are located in Scott County, MN.
How diverse are private schools in Scott County, MN?
Scott County, MN private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Scott County, MN go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Scott County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County, MN?
61% of private schools in Scott County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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