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Best Burnsville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,765 students in Burnsville, MN (there are 10 private schools, serving 667 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Burnsville, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burnsville, MN are Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School, Gideon Pond Elementary School and William Byrne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burnsville, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14101 Southcross Dr W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 426-6001
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
One91 Virtual Academy Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4077
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
One91 Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3401
Gr: K-5 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Burnsville High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Highway 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edward Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13409 Upton Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vista View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13109 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Sky Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bes Transition Program
Special Education School
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Gr: 12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Area Learning Center
Alternative School
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 1,350 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Diamondhead Ready To Learn
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Gr: PK | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Center
Alternative School
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy 6-12 - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920
Gr: 6-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Elementary School
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Middle/high
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: 7 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burnsville, MN?
How many public schools are located in Burnsville?
21 public schools are located in Burnsville.
What percentage of students in Burnsville go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Burnsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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