Best Scott County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,221 students in Scott County, MN (there are 72 public schools, serving 26,874 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
63% of private schools in Scott County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,221
  • Average Tuition: $6,719
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Scott County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,221
  • Average Tuition: $6,719
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Scott County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John The Baptist
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
215 Broadway St N
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2030
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
12508 Lynn Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 890-6604
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
16280 Duluth Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
(1)
St. Wenceslaus School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
227 Main Street E
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-3133
Shakopee Area Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2700 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
(1)
Map of Living Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8600 Horizon Dr
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-1785
Map of Minnesota Montessori Accelertd Learning Center Inc
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
3150 Eagle Creek Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 402-0303
Map of Our Lady Of The Prairie School
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
200 East Church Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6564
Map of Primrose School Of Savage
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
7459 S Park Dr
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-4352
Map of Prior Lake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
5690 Credit River Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-7527
Map of Prior Lake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5634 Luther Road SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2118
(1)
Map of Shakopee KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8245 Crossings Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3778
Map of Sonnet Montessori Inc
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
4637 Park Nicollet Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
(2)
Woodpark Montessori - Savage Photo
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
5710 Loftus Lane
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 447-5437
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Scott County Private Schools (Closed)

Prior Lake Savage KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
14014 Highway 13 South
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-2677
Shakopee Valley KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Greenwood Ct.
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 403-6862

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
2,221 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
169 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,719
$10,320
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,100
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$940
$2,972
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
119 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
1,391 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
553 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN include St. Wenceslaus School, St. John The Baptist Catholic School, and St. John The Baptist.
How many private schools are located in Scott County?
16 private schools are located in Scott County.
How diverse are private schools in Scott County?
Scott County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
63% of private schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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