Best Schools in Shakopee, Minnesota
31 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 14 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Shakopee?
Use this page to compare every school in Shakopee 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.
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Shakopee Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Shakopee High School
High · Shakopee Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sun Path Elementary
Elementary · Shakopee Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shakopee for 2026 are Jackson Elementary (8.1/10), Shakopee High School (7.0/10), and Sun Path Elementary (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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
31
28 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$366,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
31
28 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$366,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Shakopee schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Shakopee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Shakopee High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sun Path Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Swmetro Alc | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Shakopee West Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Red Oak Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Shakopee East Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Shakopee Area Catholic School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Sweeney Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Eagle Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $109,824
- Median home value
- $366,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shakopee compares
Minnesota rank
#130 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$110k
131% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Shakopee, Minnesota
Shakopee's public school system covers 14 ranked schools, giving families a focused and navigable landscape to evaluate. The district serves students across elementary through high school, averaging 6.7 out of 10 across all schools. Six schools — 43% of the system — score 7 or higher, which means the district's stronger performers are real and accessible, not outliers.
The top of the list belongs to the elementary tier. Sweeney Elementary and Eagle Creek Elementary both score 8.2 out of 10, the highest marks in the city and a strong foundation for families with younger children. Jackson Elementary follows at 7.8, giving parents three elementary options above that bar. Shakopee High School also scores 7.8, signaling that academic performance carries through to the secondary level. SWMetro Online Learning (7.6) rounds out the top five and offers families a credible non-traditional path when a standard classroom isn't the right fit.
The practical read: Shakopee's elementary schools lead the district. Three of the top four ranked schools are elementaries, and the high school holds its own at 7.8. The district average of 6.7 means the majority of schools fall below the 7-point threshold — not a disqualifier, but a clear signal that not every zone performs at the same level. In a district of this size, your home's attendance boundary shapes the default assignment considerably.
Parents should verify their specific zone early in the home-search process. Sweeney and Eagle Creek set the ceiling, and landing in either feeder zone provides a strong starting position through the elementary years. Shakopee High rounds out the picture with a competitive 7.8, making this a district where families who do the boundary research upfront can expect a consistent academic track from kindergarten through graduation.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 701 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | 137 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 455 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | 624 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | 630 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 7 | 143 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Shakopee Area Catholic School
Private
508 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | Living Hope Lutheran School
Private
110 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.3 | ||
| 3 | 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 898 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 798 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 7 students · 7th–8th | — |
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,813 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 90 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 51 students · 11th–12th | 6.1 |
| 4 | 88 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 5 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 6 | 20 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 7 | 3 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 8 | 6 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 9 | 7 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 10 | 19 students · 7th–12th | — |
Show all 14 high schools in Shakopee
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 students · 2nd–12th | 4.7 |
| 2 | 2 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
| 3 | 9 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
| 4 | 12 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
Schools in Shakopee
Shakopee, Minnesota · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$109,824
Median Home Value
$366,300
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
Population
49,084
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Shakopee has a median household income of $109,824. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $366,300, with a median rent of $1,540/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 14
- Other
- 4
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Minnesota
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Shakopee, Minnesota
How many schools are in Shakopee, Minnesota?
Shakopee has 31 schools, including 28 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shakopee is 6.1 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 Shakopee, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Shakopee on MySchoolScout is Jackson Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shakopee on MySchoolScout is Jackson Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Shakopee on MySchoolScout is Shakopee West Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Shakopee on MySchoolScout is Shakopee High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Shakopee, Minnesota?
Shakopee is served by 4 school districts: Minnesota Department of Corrections, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, Aspire Academy Charter School, Shakopee Public School District.
What is the education level in Shakopee, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Shakopee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The median household income in Shakopee is approximately $109,824 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shakopee, Minnesota?
Yes, Shakopee has 3 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is Shakopee Area Catholic School with a score of 6.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shakopee, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shakopee is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shakopee, 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.