Best Schools in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, MN has a total of 197 schools including 61 high schools, 25 middle schools and 98 elementary schools. A total of 86,084 students attend Dakota County, MN schools. On average, schools in Dakota County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dakota County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, MN has 61 high schools with 30,437 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dakota County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dakota County don't meet expectations.
1. Eastview Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
2. Eagan Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
3. Lakeville North High
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
4. Rosemount Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2425 Students
5. Hastings High School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
6. Lakeville South High
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1906 Students
7. Northfield Senior High
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
8. Two Rivers High School
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
9. Link12 Lakeville High School
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
10. Apple Valley Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1893 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, MN has 25 middle schools with 16,694 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dakota County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dakota County underperform expectations.
1. Dakota Hills Middle
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Northfield Middle
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Century Middle School
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
4. Rosemount Middle
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1205 Students
5. Mcguire Middle
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
6. Scott Highlands Middle
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1184 Students
7. Black Hawk Middle
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
8. Kenwood Trail Middle School
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
9. Friendly Hills Middle
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 735 Students
10. Falcon Ridge Middle
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, MN has 98 elementary schools with 38,564 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dakota County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dakota County exceed expectations.
1. Atheneum Elementary
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Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 85 Students
2. Mendota Elementary
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 392 Students
3. Cherry View Elementary
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 883 Students
4. Shannon Park Elementary
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
5. Woodland Elementary
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 754 Students
6. Oak Hills Elementary
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Lakeville Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
7. Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
8. Red Pine Elementary
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 728 Students
9. Bridgewater Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
10. Spring Creek Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dakota County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dakota County, MN has a total population of 439,882 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dakota County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dakota County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dakota County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dakota County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dakota County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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