For the 2025 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 in Scott County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Scott County, MN include Shakopee Area Catholic School, St. John The Baptist, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
63% of private schools in Scott County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
215 Broadway St N
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2030
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2030
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.]( "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
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 890-6604
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16280 Duluth Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Wenceslaus School![St. Wenceslaus School Photo - St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague, MN - South Entrance]( "St. Wenceslaus School Photo - St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague, MN - South Entrance")
(Catholic)
227 Main Street E
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-3133
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-3133
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
2700 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
Living Hope Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8600 Horizon Dr
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-1785
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-1785
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students Avg. class size: 19 students
Minnesota Montessori Accelertd Learning Center Inc
Montessori School
3150 Eagle Creek Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 402-0303
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 402-0303
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Our Lady Of The Prairie School
(Catholic)
200 East Church Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6564
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6564
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Savage
Daycare / Preschool
7459 S Park Dr
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-4352
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-4352
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Prior Lake Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5690 Credit River Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-7527
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-7527
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Prior Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK
5634 Luther Road SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2118
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2118
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonnet Montessori Inc
Montessori School
4637 Park Nicollet Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Woodpark Montessori - Savage![Woodpark Montessori - Savage Photo]( "Woodpark Montessori - Savage Photo")
Montessori School
5710 Loftus Lane
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 447-5437
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 447-5437
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Scott County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prior Lake Savage KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
14014 Highway 13 South
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-2677
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-2677
Gr: NS-PK
Shakopee Valley KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Greenwood Ct.
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 403-6862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 403-6862
Gr: NS-PK
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. John The Baptist, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Scott County include: St. John The Baptist vs. St. Michael Catholic School, St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. Prior Lake Christian Academy, Prior Lake Christian Academy vs. St. Paul's Lutheran School
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