For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 770 students in Shakopee, MN (there are 34 public schools, serving 8,211 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Shakopee, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Shakopee, MN is Shakopee Area Catholic School.
50% of private schools in Shakopee, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top-Ranked Shakopee Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Shakopee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8245 Crossings Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3778
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3778
Gr: NS-PK
Shakopee, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Overview
This Town (Shakopee)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
770 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
46 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
54 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
471 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
175 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
23%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Shakopee, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Shakopee, MN is Shakopee Area Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Shakopee?
4 private schools are located in Shakopee.
What percentage of students in Shakopee go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Shakopee are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shakopee?
50% of private schools in Shakopee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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