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

Best Burnsville Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in Burnsville, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, MN are One91 Virtual Academy Secondary, Joseph Nicollet Middle School and 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 middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

One91 Virtual Academy Secondary

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
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200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4077

Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Joseph Nicollet Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
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400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600

Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

Gateway Stem Academy Charter School

Charter School

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

Burnsville Area Learning Center

Alternative School

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200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

Learners Center

Alternative School

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200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083

Gr: 4-12

Rank: n/an/a

Step Academy 6-12 - Burnsville

Charter School

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

Gr: 6-8 | 70 students

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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 middle schools in Burnsville, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, MN include One91 Virtual Academy Secondary, Joseph Nicollet Middle School and Gateway Stem Academy Charter School.

How many public middle schools are located in Burnsville?

6 public middle schools are located in Burnsville.

What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?

Burnsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).