For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,041 students in Prior Lake, MN. The top ranked public middle school in Prior Lake, MN is Prior Lake-savage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prior Lake, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Prior Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Prior Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,996 students
Rank: n/an/a
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Prior Lake, Minnesota 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0031
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0300
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Mrvsecfive Hawks Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 2-6
| 9 students
Mrvsecglendale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Mrvsechidden Oaks Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Mrvsecoakridge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
Mrvsecponds Edge Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Mrvsecprior Lake Hisg School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 8-12
| 27 students
Mrvsecwestwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Northgate Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
15875 Franklin Trail
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Grades: 1-6
| 638 students
Passageways High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0033
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Prior Lake Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prior Lake-savage Ecse (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Special Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0000
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15860 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Prior Lake, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Prior Lake, MN include Prior Lake-savage Middle School. Prior Lake has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public middle schools are located in Prior Lake?
2 public middle schools are located in Prior Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Prior Lake?
Prior Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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