For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 5,283 students in Carver County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carver County, MN are Chanhassen High School, Waconia High School and Chaska High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Carver County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chaska High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanhassen High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-3500
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Waconia High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chaska High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7100
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Alc Seat-based
Alternative School
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6192
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6120
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6120
Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Chaska Level 4
Special Education School
401 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8077
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8077
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro New Beginnings Alc
Alternative School
303 E 6th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8213
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8213
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions 110
Special Education School
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Waconia Learning Center Ss/as
Alternative School
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carver County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carver County, MN include Chanhassen High School, Waconia High School and Chaska High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carver County?
15 public high schools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carver County include: Chaska High School vs. Chanhassen High School, Chanhassen High School vs. Chaska High School, Watertown Mayer High School vs. Waconia High School
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