Best High Schools in Carver County, MN

Carver County, MN has 28 high schools with 12,861 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carver County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carver County don't meet expectations.

1. Minnetonka Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3508 Students

2. Chanhassen High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students

3. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

4. Chaska High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1584 Students

5. Waconia High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students

6. Mound Westonka High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 947 Students

7. Belle Plaine Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students

8. Jordan High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jordan Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 619 Students

9. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

10. Central Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students

Best Middle Schools in Carver County, MN

Carver County, MN has 13 middle schools with 6,400 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carver County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carver County don't meet expectations.

1. Grandview Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students

2. Minnetonka West Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students

3. Jordan Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jordan Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 553 Students

4. Waconia Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students

5. Chaska Middle School East

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

6. Chaska Middle School West

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

7. Watertown-mayer Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students

8. Pioneer Ridge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students

9. Belle Plaine Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belle Plaine Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students

10. Central Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Carver County, MN

Carver County, MN has 40 elementary schools with 14,440 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carver County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carver County exceed expectations.

1. Chanhassen Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students

2. Bayview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

3. Minnewashta Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 904 Students

4. Laketown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waconia Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

5. Excelsior Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 739 Students

6. Clear Springs Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 857 Students

7. Victoria Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 652 Students

8. Jonathan Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students

9. Cologne Academy

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cologne Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 658 Students

10. Carver Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 748 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Carver County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Carver County, MN has a total population of 106,922 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carver County, MN

33,756

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carver County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

12.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carver County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carver County, MN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,206 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Carver County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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