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Best Dakota County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 14,219 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN are Mendota Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dakota County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
North Trail Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5580 170th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29101 Dawson Ave
Randolph, MN 55065
(507) 263-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1436 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Akin Road Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5231 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 208th St West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Maple St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
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: n/an/a
917 Case
Special Education School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Valley Learning Center
Special Education School
4679 144th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 388-1900
Gr: PK | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Early Learning And Family Resource
1970 Christensen Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8390
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Resource Center
Special Education School
1970 Christensen Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Gr: PK | 187 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN include Mendota Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dakota County?
37 public preschools are located in Dakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dakota County are often viewed compared to one another?

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