For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 803 students in Scott County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN are Aspen Academy and Aspire Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Scott County, MN include Aspen Academy and Aspire Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Scott County?
3 public charter schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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