Public schools in Savage, MN
8 open public schools with an address in Savage, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,190
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Savage public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Savage, MN: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,190 students, an average of 774 per school. The largest campus is Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), and the largest elementary school is Aspen Academy (641).
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Savage campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.8:1, higher than 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.
About 27% 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 Savage
Elementary schools in Savage
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Academy Aspen Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 641 | 14.6:1 | |
| Glendale Elementary Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools | KG–05 | 522 | 15:1 | |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools | KG–05 | 586 | 15.2:1 | |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 13.2:1 | |
| Hidden Valley Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 13.2:1 | |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools | KG–05 | 556 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Savage
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Middle School Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | 06–08 | 46 | 1:1 |
High schools in Savage
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools | 09–12 | 2,856 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black13.1%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Savage schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,190 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Savage
How many public schools are in Savage, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Savage: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,190 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Savage?
Schools with an address in Savage belong to 3 education agencies, led by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (4 schools), Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (3 schools), Aspen Academy (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 Savage?
Prior Lake High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Savage, with 2,856 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Savage?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Savage are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aspen Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Savage schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Savage public schools is 14.8:1, higher than 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 Savage 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