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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dakota County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 164 public schools serving 72,640 students in Dakota County, MN (there are 53 private schools, serving 6,476 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Dakota County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dakota County, MN are Atheneum Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and Shannon Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dakota County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Gr: 2-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Shannon Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13501 Shannon Pkwy
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7670
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
945 Wescott Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Gr: K-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Marion Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19875 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2700
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8640 165th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4715 162nd Street
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Red Pine Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Red Pine Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Gr: K-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18060 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2900
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Cherry View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8600 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2600
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Elm St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Diamond Path El School Of Intl Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14455 Diamond Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Eastview Senior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 140th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Dakota Hills Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1480 Deerwood Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Eagan Senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4185 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Century Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
196online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3455 153rd St W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7915
Gr: K-5
Rank: #2626.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
965 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6820
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Lakeville North High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Lakeville South High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21135 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3030.
Pinewood Community Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4300 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6980
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Rosemount Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3135 143rd St W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Greenleaf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13333 Galaxie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mcguire Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21220 Holyoke Ave W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21240 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2800
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dakota County, MN include Atheneum Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and Shannon Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dakota County?
159 public schools are located in Dakota County.
What percentage of students in Dakota County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Dakota County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dakota County are often viewed compared to one another?

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