Top 5 Best Burnsville Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,791 students in Burnsville, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Burnsville, MN are Burnsville High School and Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Burnsville, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burnsville High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Burnsville, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 564-3000
Grades: 4-12
| 14 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
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: 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 high schools in Burnsville, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Burnsville, MN include Burnsville High School and Options.
How many public high schools are located in Burnsville, MN?
6 public high schools are located in Burnsville, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville, MN?
Burnsville, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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