Public schools in Chaska, MN
19 open public schools with an address in Chaska, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,813
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Chaska public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Chaska, MN: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,813 students, an average of 306 per school. The largest campus is Chaska High School (1,495 students), and the largest elementary school is Clover Ridge Elementary (632).
Eastern Carver County Public School operates the most schools here (15), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chaska
Elementary schools in Chaska
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Ridge Elementary Eastern Carver County Public School | KG–05 | 632 | 16.5:1 | |
| Jonathan Elementary Eastern Carver County Public School | KG–05 | 541 | 15.5:1 | |
| Kinder Academy Eastern Carver County Public School | KG–KG | 49 | 10.9:1 | |
| La Academia Eastern Carver County Public School | KG–05 | 443 | 14.2:1 | |
| SW Metro Reflections K-6 Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | KG–06 | 4 | — | |
| World Learner Charter School World Learner Charter School · Charter | 01–08 | 210 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Chaska
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 ALC Middle School Eastern Carver County Public School · Alternative School | 06–08 | 411 | — | |
| Chaska Middle School East Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 608 | 17.3:1 | |
| Chaska Middle School West Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 615 | 15.2:1 | |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School Eastern Carver County Public School | 06–08 | 418 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Chaska
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 ALC Independent Study Eastern Carver County Public School · Alternative School | 09–12 | 28 | — | |
| 112 ALC Seat-Based Eastern Carver County Public School · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Chaska High School Eastern Carver County Public School | 09–12 | 1,495 | 21.9:1 | |
| Integrated Arts Academy Eastern Carver County Public School · Alternative School | 09–12 | 59 | 8.4:1 | |
| Steps Toward Adult Responsibility Eastern Carver County Public School · Special Education School | 12–12 | 38 | 7.6:1 | |
| SW Metro CCJ Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| SW Metro Chaska Level 4 Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Special Education School | 06–12 | 78 | 5.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chaska
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education Eastern Carver County Public School · Special Education School | PK–PK | 184 | 12.9:1 | |
| Family Learning Center VPK Eastern Carver County Public School | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black5.9%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Chaska schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,813 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chaska
How many public schools are in Chaska, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Chaska: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,813 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chaska?
Schools with an address in Chaska belong to 3 education agencies, led by Eastern Carver County Public School (15 schools), Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 (3 schools), World Learner Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chaska?
Chaska High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chaska, with 1,495 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chaska?
Yes. 1 of the 19 public schools in Chaska are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including World Learner Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chaska schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chaska public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chaska guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities