Public schools in Shakopee, MN
23 open public schools with an address in Shakopee, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,201
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Shakopee public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Shakopee, MN: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 11 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,201 students, an average of 357 per school. The largest campus is Shakopee High School (2,823 students), and the largest elementary school is Jackson Elementary (683).
Shakopee Public School District operates the most schools here (13), plus 3 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 13.5:1, 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 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% 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 Shakopee
Shakopee Public School District
Public school district
13 schools in Shakopee
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Specialized public school district
7 schools in Shakopee · 25 total
Aspire Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Shakopee
Minnesota Department of Corrections
State operated agency
1 school in Shakopee · 9 total
Elementary schools in Shakopee
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Elementary Aspire Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | 163 | 20:1 | |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School Shakopee Public School District | KG–05 | 625 | 15.7:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary Shakopee Public School District | KG–05 | 683 | 14.6:1 | |
| Red Oak Elementary Shakopee Public School District | PK–05 | 452 | 12.7:1 | |
| Special Services Shakopee Public School District · Special Education School | PK–08 | 152 | 30.4:1 | |
| Sun Path Elementary Shakopee Public School District | KG–05 | 521 | 13.5:1 | |
| SW Metro 288 Elevate Online K-5 Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Virtual | KG–05 | 13 | — | |
| Sweeney Elementary Shakopee Public School District | KG–05 | 602 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Shakopee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Middle School Aspire Academy Charter School · Charter | 06–08 | 42 | 3.7:1 | |
| Shakopee East Middle School Shakopee Public School District | 06–08 | 828 | 16.9:1 | |
| Shakopee West Middle School Shakopee Public School District | 06–08 | 899 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Shakopee
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN Correctional Facility-Shakopee Minnesota Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| Sabers Online High School Shakopee Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Shakopee High School Shakopee Public School District | 09–12 | 2,823 | 18:1 | |
| SW Metro 288 Elevate Online Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Virtual | 06–12 | 115 | 5.3:1 | |
| SW Metro ALC Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 52 | 2.3:1 | |
| SW Metro Credit Recovery Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 4 | — | |
| SW Metro New Beginnings ALC Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 15 | — | |
| SW Metro Reflections Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 15 | 4.3:1 | |
| SW Metro Shakopee Transitions Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Special Education School | 11–12 | 63 | 7.6:1 | |
| Tokata ALC Independent Study Shakopee Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 17 | 17:1 | |
| Tokata Learning Center Shakopee Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 84 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Shakopee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson VPK Shakopee Public School District | PK–PK | 31 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.1%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black18.2%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Shakopee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,201 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shakopee
How many public schools are in Shakopee, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Shakopee: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 11 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,201 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shakopee?
Schools with an address in Shakopee belong to 4 education agencies, led by Shakopee Public School District (13 schools), Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 (7 schools), Aspire Academy Charter School (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Shakopee?
Shakopee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shakopee, with 2,823 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shakopee?
Yes. 2 of the 23 public schools in Shakopee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aspire Academy Elementary, Aspire Academy Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Shakopee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shakopee public schools is 13.5:1, 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 Shakopee 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