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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,613 students in Burnsville, MN (there are , serving 697 private students). 90% 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 Gideon Pond Elementary School, William Byrne Elementary School and One91 Virtual Academy Secondary. 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 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Burnsville, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
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 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Burnsville High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
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 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Vista View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13109 County Rd 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bes Transition Program
Special Education School
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Gr: 12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Area Learning Center
Alternative School
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Diamondhead Ready To Learn
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Gr: PK | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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: 6-8 | 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1
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Burnsville, Minnesota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
917 Century Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
613 E 130th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Gr: 8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1517 Hwy 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Gr: 7-12
Bes Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2801 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Gr: 1-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Gideon Pond Elementary Sp. Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
613 E. 130th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Harbor Shelter South High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1412 Summit Oak Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
John Metcalf Middle School (Closed 2023)
2250 Diffley Rd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2400
Gr: 6-8
Options (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Sioux Trail Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2801 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3300
Gr: PK-5
Sobriety High South (Closed 2014)
12156 Nicollet Ave South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Southeast Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1517 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4001
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Southwest Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 994-4919
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Youth Transition Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12425 River Ridge Blvd Ste 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 423-8150
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Burnsville, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Burnsville, MN include Gideon Pond Elementary School, William Byrne Elementary School and One91 Virtual Academy Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Burnsville?
18 public schools are located in Burnsville.
What percentage of students in Burnsville go to public school?
90% 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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