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Best Burnsville Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville, Minnesota Public Schools (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 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).

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