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New Prague Area Schools, Minnesota

New Prague Area Schools is a unified school district in Scott County, Rice County, and Le Sueur County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,880 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 154 sq mi (398 km²) of land.

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New Prague Area Schools in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
20,880 ± 735
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Scott County51% of the district’s landRice County25% of the district’s landLe Sueur County24% of the district’s land
Land area
154 sq mi (398 km²)
Median household income
$128,979 ± $9,281
Median home value
$423,500 ± $14,217
Water area
2.97 sq mi (7.69 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2723430
Coordinates (central point)
44.556300, -93.512166
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in New Prague Area Schools, largest first

  1. New Prague (city)8,237 people
  2. Cedar Lake Township3,061 people
  3. Lanesburgh Township1,995 people
  4. Helena Township1,776 people
  5. Wheatland Township1,202 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Jordan Public School District7.2 mi northwest
  2. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools11 mi northeast
  3. Tri-City United School District12 mi southwest
  4. Lakeville Public School District12 mi northeast
  5. Belle Plaine Public School District14 mi west
  6. Northfield Public School District16 mi east
  7. Le Sueur-Henderson School District21 mi west

These share a boundary with New Prague Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with New Prague Area Schools before you rely on it.

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