Top 10 Best Burnsville Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,206 students in Burnsville, MN (there are 11 private schools, serving 658 private students). 92% 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 Burnsville High School. 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 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Burnsville, MN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Burnsville High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,126 students
Rank: #44.
Options
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 564-3000
Grades: 4-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Vista View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13109 County Rd 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Edward Neill Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13409 Upton Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 County Rd 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
Sky Oaks Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Stem Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Grades: K-7
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bes Transition Program
Special Education School
Diamondhead Education Center,
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Grades: 12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Area Learning Center
Alternative School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 W. Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Center
Alternative School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
613 E 130th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: 8
| 3 students
1517 Hwy 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2801 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Grades: 1-6
| 6 students
613 E. 130th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 11 students
1412 Summit Oak Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2250 Diffley Rd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3300
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
12156 Nicollet Ave South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
1517 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4001
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
501 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 994-4919
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
12425 River Ridge Blvd Ste 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 423-8150
Grades: K-12
| 41 students

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 Burnsville High School.
How many public schools are located in Burnsville, MN?
17 public schools are located in Burnsville, MN.
What percentage of students in Burnsville, MN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Burnsville, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville, MN?
Burnsville, MN public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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