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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Prior Lake, MN (2026)
Prior Lake, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Prior Lake has a population of about 27,832. Median household income is $130,278 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Elementary School Teacher at a median $79,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Prior Lake
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Prior Lake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prior Lake city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Prior Lake
Prior Lake is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,078 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,800 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,924 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $79,010 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,391 |
| Teaching Assistant | $45,310 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,235 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Prior Lake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,832 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $130,278 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Prior Lake-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Shakopee, MN – 3.8 mi away (40,610 pop)
- Savage, MN – 4.3 mi away (30,807 pop)
- Burnsville, MN – 8.4 mi away (61,290 pop)
- Eden Prairie, MN – 8.6 mi away (63,914 pop)
- Bloomington, MN – 9.6 mi away (85,319 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Prior Lake, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Prior Lake. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (19.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Prior Lake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Prior Lake are: Elementary School Teacher ($79,730), Secondary School Teacher ($79,010), Middle School Teacher ($62,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Shakopee instead of Prior Lake?
Shakopee, MN is 3.8 miles from Prior Lake and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Prior Lake an affordable place to study elementary education?
Prior Lake’s median household income of $130,278 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prior Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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