For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 205 students in Shakopee, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Shakopee, MN is Aspire Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shakopee, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Shakopee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Shakopee, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Shakopee, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Family Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Holmes St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Gr: PK-12
Csec Alc C Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
792 Canterburry Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Mrvseclifeskills High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1150 Shakopee Town Square Mall
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 4%
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Gr: 6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Shakopee Junior Alc Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 7
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12
Sw Metro Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Sw Metro Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sw Metro Seat Based High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: 7-12
Sw Metro Shakopee Spec Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Shakopee, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Shakopee, MN include Aspire Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Shakopee?
2 public charter schools are located in Shakopee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee?
Shakopee public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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