Best Schools in Savage, Minnesota
10 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Savage?
Use this page to compare every school in Savage by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Glendale Elementary
Elementary · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Savage for 2026 are Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (8.8/10), St John the Baptist Catholic School (6.8/10), and Glendale Elementary (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$393,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$393,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Savage schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Savage
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | St John the Baptist Catholic School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Glendale Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Prior Lake High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Redtail Ridge Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Harriet Bishop Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Hidden Valley Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Eagle Ridge Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Aspen Academy | 4.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $122,237
- Median home value
- $393,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Savage compares
Minnesota rank
#114 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$122k
146% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Savage, Minnesota
Savage, Minnesota has 8 ranked public schools, with a city-wide average score of 6.8 out of 10. The range matters more than the average here: the top schools pull significantly above it, while the lone high school lands just below. For a suburban city of this size, 8 ranked buildings is a compact but informative set, and the performance data tilts noticeably in favor of families with elementary-age children.
Four of those 8 schools — exactly 50% — score 7.0 or higher, and every one of them is an elementary school. That alignment is unusual and useful to know up front. Savage is well-positioned for families entering kindergarten or the early grades, while parents planning for secondary school should expect a more moderate performance profile and factor that into their long-range calculus.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary leads the city at 8.7 out of 10 — the top score among all ranked schools. Glendale Elementary follows at 8.0, Hidden Valley Elementary at 7.7, and Redtail Ridge Elementary at 7.2, rounding out a strong elementary tier. Prior Lake High School scores 6.7, just below the city average of 6.8. That's a typical position for a comprehensive suburban high school, where a broader student population and more complex socioeconomic variables compress scores toward the middle.
Parents comparing Savage to peer suburbs should weight the elementary performance heavily. The 6.8 city average reflects a genuine cluster of strong elementary buildings, not a single outlier skewing the number up. The practical move before committing to a specific address: confirm which elementary attendance zone you fall in, since the four top-scoring schools are geographically distributed and the gap between Hamilton Ridge at 8.7 and Prior Lake High at 6.7 is wide enough to shape your decision.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 596 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 534 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 3 | 560 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 550 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 460 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 6 | 622 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 288 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | Primrose School of Savage
Private
15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 644 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,854 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
Schools in Savage
Savage, Minnesota · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$122,237
Median Home Value
$393,800
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
Population
32,072
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Community Profile
Savage has a median household income of $122,237. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $393,800, with a median rent of $1,608/month. The local poverty rate of 4.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Savage, Minnesota
How many schools are in Savage, Minnesota?
Savage has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Savage, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Savage is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Savage, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Savage on MySchoolScout is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Savage, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Savage on MySchoolScout is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Savage, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Savage on MySchoolScout is Eagle Ridge Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What is the best high school in Savage, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Savage on MySchoolScout is Prior Lake High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Savage, Minnesota?
Savage is served by 3 school districts: Aspen Academy, Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, Prior Lake-savage Area Schools.
What is the education level in Savage, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in Savage have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Savage, Minnesota?
The median household income in Savage is approximately $122,237 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Savage, Minnesota?
Yes, Savage has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is St John the Baptist Catholic School with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Savage, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Savage is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Savage, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.