Top 10 Best Carver County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,555 students in Carver County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN are Cologne Academy, Waconia Middle School and Chaska Middle School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Carver County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1221 S Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Waconia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #33.
Chaska Middle School East
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Grades: 1-8
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Chaska Middle School West
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Engler Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Pioneer Trail East
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Grades: 5-8
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Middle School
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Seat-based
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cologne Online
Charter School
1221 Village Parkway
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carver County, MN

Carver County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
112067 Stone Creeek Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Grades: 8-12
| 94 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
401 East Fourth St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Csec Ascent Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Csec-ccj (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
111 Hundertmark Rd Suite 205n
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Grades: 12
| n/a students
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carver County, MN include Cologne Academy, Waconia Middle School and Chaska Middle School East.
How many public middle schools are located in Carver County, MN?
12 public middle schools are located in Carver County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County, MN?
Carver County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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