Best Prior Lake Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 158 students in Prior Lake, MN. The top-ranked public high school in Prior Lake, MN is Prior Lake-savage Area Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prior Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Prior Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Prior Lake, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alc Independent Study, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Prior Lake, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Online
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Prior Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Prior Lake, MN include Prior Lake-savage Area Alc. Prior Lake has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public high schools are located in Prior Lake?
3 public high schools are located in Prior Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Prior Lake?
Prior Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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