For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 592 students in Shakopee, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Shakopee, MN is Red Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shakopee, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Shakopee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Shakopee, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Shakopee, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 preschools in Shakopee, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Shakopee, MN include Red Oak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shakopee?
2 public preschools are located in Shakopee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee?
Shakopee public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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