For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 16,553 students in Carver County, MN (there are , serving 4,067 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Carver County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Carver County, MN are Cologne Academy, Chanhassen Elementary School and Laketown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Carver County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Chanhassen Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6700
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6700
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110300 Pioneer Trail West
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6500
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6500
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9300 Red Fox Drive
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 556-3000
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 556-3000
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Bluff Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Coulter Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6600
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6600
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W 4th St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Waconia Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 Ironwood Drive
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-1900
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-1900
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Clover Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114000 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6900
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6900
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Chaska Middle School East
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Gr: K-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Chaska Middle School West
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Engler Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Chanhassen High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-3500
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Pioneer Trail East
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7800
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Waconia High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,342 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
La Academia
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Gr: 1-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Chaska High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7100
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,538 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Middle School
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
110600 Village Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6411
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6411
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Carver County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anna Westin House Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
112067 Stone Creeek Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Gr: 9-12
Carver Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Carver County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Carver-scott Educational Coop. (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 16%
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Csec - Wt Center Based Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 East Fourth St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Gr: 5-12
Csec Alc C Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc Juvenile Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Csec Alc Newlemont High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Csec Alc S Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc S Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc S Shak 720 High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 7-12
Csec Alc West Carver High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Csec Ascent Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Gr: 6-12
Csec Haven High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Csec Special Ed West Carver (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Csec Special Ed. Spring Lake High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
Csec Special Ed. Westonka High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Csec Targeted Services Shak 720 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-6800
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-6800
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Prairiecare Chaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
111 Hundertmark Rd Suite 205n
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Scott Alc High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Scott County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Scy At Crosby Park (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Transition Program 18 To 21 High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Gr: 12
Waconia Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Carver County, MN include Cologne Academy, Chanhassen Elementary School and Laketown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carver County?
47 public schools are located in Carver County.
What percentage of students in Carver County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Carver County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carver County include: Chaska High School vs. Chanhassen High School, Chanhassen High School vs. Chaska High School, Watertown Mayer High School vs. Waconia High School
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