For the 2024 school year, there are 102 public elementary schools serving 47,660 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dakota County, MN are Atheneum Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and Cherry View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dakota County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: 2-5
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry View Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8600 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8640 165th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Shannon Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13501 Shannon Pkwy
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7670
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7670
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
945 Wescott Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Marion Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19875 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2700
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2700
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2600
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2600
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18060 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2900
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2900
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1111.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4715 162nd Street
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #1414.
Red Pine Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Red Pine Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Diamond Path El Sch Of Intl Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14455 Diamond Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Orchard Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16531 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2100
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2100
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Lake Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1818.
Dakota Hills Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #1919.
Century Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #2020.
Pinewood Community Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6980
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6980
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2121.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2222.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Deerwood Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9569 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3100
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3100
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Trail Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5580 170th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #2525.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21240 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2800
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2800
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2626.
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #2727.
Mcguire Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21220 Holyoke Ave W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #2828.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #2929.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8370
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8370
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #3030.
Rosemount Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3155 143rd St W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7690
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7690
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #3131.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29110 Davisson Ave
Randolph, MN 55065
(507) 263-2151
Randolph, MN 55065
(507) 263-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #3232.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3333.
Kenwood Trail Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19455 Kenwood Tr
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3800
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #3434.
Rosemount Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3135 143rd St W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7570
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 1,241 students
Rank: #3535.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 W 12th St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
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Dakota County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
917 Burnsville High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
917 Century Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
613 E 130th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: 8
| 3 students
917 Crista Mcauliffe Elemtary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: PK-4
| 6 students
917 Farmington High School. (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
917 Farmington Middle School East (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8
| 1 students
917 Hastings High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
917 Hastings Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 4-9
| 5 students
917 Lakeville Senior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
19600 Ipava Ave. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
917 Mcquire Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
917 Middle Level Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
917 Nicollet Junior Hi Sp Ed Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
917 Pine Bend Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
917 Sibley High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E. 145th St.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2920 East 80 Th St.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
917 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1517 Hwy 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Bes Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2801 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Grades: 1-6
| 6 students
Burnsville Extended Day Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Cedar Outpatient Speech Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Cedar School, Dhoh,e.c. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 14 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
16250 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Dakota Prairie Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4200 208th Street W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5070
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4100 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1945
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1945
Grades: 4-8
| 36 students
33 Wentworth Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 776-8776
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 776-8776
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Gideon Pond Elementary Sp. Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
613 E. 130th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Harbor Shelter South High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1412 Summit Oak Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ideafarmington Campus High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
204 Spruce St.
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8503
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
Intermediate School 917-dctc Special Ed. High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: 11-12
| 56 students
33 Wentworth Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 642-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 642-0888
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2250 Diffley Rd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2400
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dakota County, MN include Atheneum Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and Cherry View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dakota County, MN?
102 public elementary schools are located in Dakota County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County, MN?
Dakota County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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