Prior Lake, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 24,007 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Prior Lake is southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Cultural Attractions
The Mystic Lake Hotel and Casino offers a variety of dining, gaming, and entertainment opportunities.
Recreation
Sand Point Beach has a fishing pier, volleyball courts, picnic areas, and more.
Historical
Settler William B. Reed was publisher of the town’s first newspaper, the Prior Lake Times, in the late 19th century.
Economy
Major employers in the area include the City of Prior Lake and the local school district.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg College | Minneapolis, MN | #25, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 3,822 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato, MN | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | N/A |
| Bethel University | St. Paul, MN | #16, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 5,126 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Unranked | 21,773 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | #8, Lib. Arts | 2,005 |
| College of St. Catherine | St. Paul, MN | #14, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 5,238 |
| College of Visual Arts | St. Paul, MN | Unranked, Arts | 178 |
| Crown College | St. Bonifacius, MN | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,270 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Peter, MN | #88, Lib. Arts | 2,628 |
| Macalester College | St. Paul, MN | #25, Lib. Arts | 1,920 |
| Metropolitan State University | St. Paul, MN | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | N/A |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | Unranked, Arts | 794 |
| Minnesota State University--Mankato | Mankato, MN | Tier 3, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 14,515 |
| North Central University | Minneapolis, MN | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,218 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | Unranked | N/A |
| St. Olaf College | Northfield, MN | #47, Lib. Arts | 3,040 |
| University of Wisconsin--River Falls | River Falls, WI | #60, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | N/A |
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