Best Public Charter Schools in Burnsville, MN (2025-26)

Best Burnsville Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 450 students in Burnsville, MN.

The top ranked public charter school in Burnsville, MN is Gateway Stem Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burnsville, MN public charter schools have an score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Burnsville, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gateway Stem Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050

Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: n/an/a

Step Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

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14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920

Gr: 6-8 | 70 students

Rank: n/an/a

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

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14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120

Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1

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School

Location

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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 charter schools in Burnsville, MN?

The top ranked public charter schools in Burnsville, MN include Gateway Stem Academy Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Burnsville?

3 public charter schools are located in Burnsville.

What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?

Burnsville public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).