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My first experience of being in Prior Lake, MN was back in 1989 when my eldest sister moved her family here. At that time is was an up and coming community with many of the road still dirt or gravel. There was only two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. My first thought was, wow my sister is moving out to the country. Little did I know that in a short 11 years I too would find myself moving to this city.
I grew up in Burnsville, MN so a move to Prior Lake wasn't too far away. It didn't take me all that long to appreciate the conveniences of living here.
Schools
At the time of my move my four children were going to be starting 4th grade, 2nd grade and pre-school. Five Hawks Elementary was the school in the Prior Lake-Savage School District 719 that my children attended. It was a breath of fresh air having teachers who truly took the time to sit down and individually work with the children. The staff was always very welcoming when I walked through the doors. It always amazed me how they always remembers children's names and unique trait of the children. Since we moved here Prior Lake has since added 2 more elementary schools for a total of five elementary schools in our district.
- Five Hawks
- Jeffers Pond
- Glendale
- Redtail Ridge
- Westwood
From elementary school the kids ventured on to the middle school. One elementary school has since become two, converting the former high school into another middle school right across from each other. The middle school is now for grades 6-8. Many feel that 6th grade is a little too early for middle school, but rest assured that the staff at both these schools do a great job helping the kids get acclimated to a larger building and the changing of classes. It isn't all about math and reading, Prior Lake has their own robotics team.
- Twin Oaks
- Hidden Oaks
Our only high school, Prior Lake High School is home of the Lakers. I have had the opportunity to watch my children play on the high school baseball and lacrosse teams. Whether your student likes sports or academics there is a group for your student.
If you are looking for a private school experience, Prior Lake also has a few private schools:
- Prior Lake Christian School (k-12)
- St. Michael's Catholic School (k-8)
- St. Paul's Lutheran School (k-8)
- Aspen Academy Charter School (k-6)
Obviously for me school was a big part of our family. I now only have one left in high school and they are getting ready to graduate very soon.
As you begin your Prior Lake real estate search. Take in to consideration the wide variety of options that you have available to you. As a real estate agent from this community I would be happy to talk with you about the options and show you the homes available to you by the school you most preferred.
Leslie Mueller, Realtor
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
952-239-3368
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