Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District
School District · Prior Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#171 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,012
$1,596 vs Minnesota median
District size
8,777 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools ranks #171 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westwood Elementary (8.1/10), Redtail Ridge Elementary School (7.9/10), and Five Hawks Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 12% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Redtail Ridge Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Five Hawks Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Prior Lake High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Prior Lake-Savage Area Alc | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Glendale Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Jeffers Pond Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is a Prior Lake, Minnesota school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 8,777 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $13,012 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.8% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Prior Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 8,777
- Teachers (FTE)
- 508
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools's district-level spending was $13,012 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Westwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Across schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
How we rate schools
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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.
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